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Shoreline Management Guidelines

The premiere handbook for coastal processesWhether you’re a coastal planner, engineer, or authority, DHI’s Shoreline Management Guidelines serve as your comprehensive resource for every step of the coastal planning process. The latest edition builds on years of expertise, providing in-depth insights into metocean conditions, including the effects of climate change, coastal processes, and classification. With practical guidelines on coastal erosion, flooding, risk assessment, and adaptive design strategies, you'll be equipped to address the complex challenges of coastal management in today's rapidly evolving environment.

 

The guide also covers the latest coastal protection and sea defense methods, waterfront development schemes, and the critical importance of environmental impact assessments. Supported by a thorough hydraulic study methodology—encompassing data collection, field investigations, and numerical modeling—this resource is essential for effective shoreline management from start to finish.

 

Originally published in 2001, the Shoreline Management Guidelines are now in their fourth edition, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable coastal management. Aligned with DHI's principle of 'Working with Nature', this guide reflects our vision to enhance resilience and sustainably adapt to climate change in coastal environments worldwide. Download your free copy today and join the global effort to protect and preserve our coastlines for future generations.

 

 

Testimonials

"These guidelines are truly one of a kind . . . . They offer the practitioner a synthesis of shoreline management issues and state-of-the-art solutions." -Ahmed H Al-Okelly, Managing Partner, OHK Consultants

"It explains complex phenomena in a simple manner . . . . Very useful for the practicing engineers who are dealing with port and coastal engineering projects worldwide." -Saman Devapriya, Port & Coastal Engineer, Sri Lanka

"It is easy to read and allows users to both get a big picture overview of coastal processes as well as to take a deep dive into the technical details." -Lesley Ewing, Ph.D., PE, D.CE, M,ASCE, Editor of ‘Shore & Beach’

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About the authors

Karsten Mangor

Chief Engineer, Coastal and Estuarine Dynamics Department, DHI

Karsten Mangor has worked for over 40 years with DHI in the fields of coastal hydraulics, shoreline management, sustainable design of waterfront development schemes, climate adaptation of coastal projects and port layout optimisation related to sedimentation and coastal impact.

 

Nils K. Drønen

PhD, Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal and Estuarine Dynamics Department, DHI
Nils K. Drønen has more than 15 years of experience in the development and application of advanced models of coastal processes. He has been working as a consultant within a wide spectrum of projects.

Kasper H. Kærgaard

PhD, Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal and Estuarine Dynamics Department, DHI

Kasper Kærgaard is the main developer of the MIKE 21 FM Shoreline module and product owner of the Coastal and Marine sediment transport models for MIKE Powered by DHI. He has worldwide experience within coastal erosion consulting projects and training.

Sten E. Kristensen

PhD, Senior Coastal Engineer, Coastal and Estuarine Dynamics Department, DHI

Sten Kristensen has over 7 years of experience in the development and application of advanced models of coastal processes and has worked on coastal and marine projects worldwide. The projects typically address shoreline management and mitigation against shoreline erosion.

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