You are asked to evaluate two sediment sources with different sizes for use as beach nourishment material. The sizes are 0.2 and 0.4 mm. (a) If the costs per unit volume for the two sources are the...

You are asked to evaluate two sediment sources with different sizes for use as beach nourishment material. The sizes are 0.2 and 0.4 mm.

(a) If the costs per unit volume for the two sources are the same, which would you choose?

(b) On the assumption of normal wave conditions, state the main advantage of the material that you chose.

(c) From the standpoint of storm wave conditions, list two substantial advantages of the material that you chose.