Coastal Tech maintains a state-of-the-art Coastal Geology & Sediments Laboratory for analysis of sediments in conjuction with identification of potential borrow area for beach and dune restoration. These analyses yield all data and formats mandated by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and|or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Through our Lab, we offer the following services:
• Split and Log Sediment Cores
• Grain-Size Distribution - Gradation Statistics, Percent Fines, Sands, and Gravels
• Sediment Composition - Carbonate and Organic Content
• Composite Analysis
• Geologic Descriptions
• In-Situ Compaction Testing
Coastal Geology & Sediment Labs Projects
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Beachfill Material Guidelines (Client: Florida Department of Environmental Protection) –
Beach restoration projects are not designed based solely on the engineering performance of the fill. Borrow sand must also meet the aesthetic expectations of the public and function in an environmentally sound manner. More >> |
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Volusia County Offshore Sand Search (Client: Volusia County, FL) –
Coastal Tech is was contracted to Volusia County to perform a county-wide sand search to identify offshore borrow areas for initial restoration and future renourishment of Volusia County beaches.
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SANDAG Regional Beach Sand Project Borrow Site Investigations (Client: San Diego Association of Governments) –
The San Diego Regional Beach Sand Project was constructed in the spring and summer of 2001. The Project entailed placement of about 2 million cubic yards of sand from multiple borrow areas including a “SS-1” site located “Offshore Imperial Beach” and a “SO-9” site near Oceanside.More >>
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