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This research aims to evaluate the efficiency of low-crested breakwaters made from Geotube materials in coastal protection.

Hydrodynamic and Morphodynamic Assessment of Low-Crested Breakwaters Using Geotube for Coastal Protection at Kilo 5 Beach, Banggai Regency, Indonesia

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Randomized trial analyzes effectiveness of low-crested breakwaters in coastal protection, indicating significant benefits.

This research aims to evaluate the efficiency of low-crested breakwaters made from Geotube materials in coastal protection.
Analyzed field data and sediment characteristics
Conducted numerical hydrodynamic modeling
Performed morphodynamic simulations
Reduced average wave energy by 76%
Sediment accretion of up to 20 m behind the structure
Localized erosion of 15 m around gaps and sides of the structure

Lakawa et al. (2026) studied this question.

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