The Ike Dike: a coastal barrier protecting the Houston/Galveston region from hurricane storm surge

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2012-02

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Merrell, William J

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Abstract

Presentation by Dr. Merrell to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the challenges, desirability and potential model of the Ike Dike at preventing damages from hurricane surges in the Houston/Galveston area.

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Presented February 16, 2012

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Ike dike, surge suppression strategies, hurricane Ike, possible category 4 surge, revetment, Maeslant barrier, hurricane surge simulation, surge suppresssion and wetlands, Texas upper coast hurricanes 1851-2005

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