ORCID

https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1936-3686

Year

2024

Season

Summer

Paper Type

Master's Thesis

College

College of Computing, Engineering & Construction

Degree Name

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)

Department

Engineering

NACO controlled Corporate Body

University of North Florida. School of Engineering

Committee Chairperson

Dr. Raphael Crowley

Second Advisor

Dr. William Dally

Rights Statement

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Third Advisor

Dr. Kelly Smith

Department Chair

Dr. Alan Harris

College Dean

Dr. William Klostermeyer

Abstract

In recent years, a novel method for shoreline stabilization, Pervious Oyster Shell Habitat (POSH) units, comprised of recycled eastern oyster shells, has been developed. These mound-shaped structures have been deployed along several shoreline sites in Northeast Florida. This case study sought to develop and implement a method for investigation of small-scale morphologic change in the vicinity of these structures using smartphone LiDAR technology, surveying instruments, and 2D/3D mapping software. Results suggest that the POSH units are helping to mitigate erosion by trapping sediments around them. Moving forward, it may be possible to adapt the methodology used here to assess morphologic changes along similar shorelines where erosion mitigation measures have been installed.

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