Terminal groin definition

Terminal groin means one or more structures constructed at the terminus of an island or on the side of an inlet, with a main stem generally perpendicular to the beach shoreline, that is primarily intended to protect the terminus of the island from shoreline erosion and inlet migration. A "terminal groin" shall be pre-filled with beach quality sand and allow sand moving in the littoral zone to flow past the structure. A "terminal groin" may include other design features, such as a number of smaller supporting structures, that are consistent with sound engineering practices and as recommended by a professional engineer licensed to practice pursuant to Chapter 89C of the General Statutes. A "terminal groin" is not a jetty.
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Terminal groin means a structure that is constructed on the side of an inlet at the terminus of an island generally perpendicular to the shoreline to limit or control sediment passage into the inlet channel.
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Terminal groin means a structure that is constructed on the side of an inlet
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Examples of Terminal groin in a sentence

  • Successful determination of the resource potential of gas hydrate and associated free gas resources could significantly increase current developable gas reserves available for reservoir energy support, secondary recovery, fuel gas, and commercial sales within and beyond current infrastructure on the North Slope of Alaska.

  • Environmental Window Terminal groin construction and beach fill placement activities would adhere to a 16 November to 30 April environmental window; thereby avoiding the sea turtle nesting season, the majority of the shorebird breeding season, the majority of the seabeach amaranth growing season, and peak benthic invertebrate recruitment periods.

  • Terminal groin – East: A terminal groin will connect the eastern most breakwater (breakwater 0) from the TE-29 project to the island (figure 3).


More Definitions of Terminal groin

Terminal groin means a structure that isone or more structures constructed
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Terminal groin means one or more structures constructed at the terminus
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