Patent ID: 6491473
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: A01K,B63B,E02B,E02D,Y02A

Abstract:
An integrated shoreline reinforcement system comprising at least one row of ballasted precast concrete boxes approximately parallel to said shoreline, with at least two rows of ballasted concrete boxes attached approximately perpendicular to said at least one row of boxes paralleling said shoreline to form groins and define horizontal beach spaces between adjacent groins, wherein the horizontal beach spaces between said groins are covered with filter cloth and concrete mat sections laid thereon and wherein at least one precast inverted â€œTâ€  member is attached to the seaward end of each of said groins and the upper seaward corner of the endmost seaward â€œTâ€  member of each of said groins is bevelled to prevent damage to boats in their vicinity.