Waves, water levels, and winds are the primary agents of change in the coastal zone. While nearly all beaches naturally erode, adverse weather conditions and severe storms, such as hurricanes, can cause significant and sudden changes in the shoreline. Since 1983, we have joined with federal, state, and local government agencies and private interests to undertake projects that identify causes and develop innovative solutions for all types of coastal problems. Ranging from specific to comprehensive, these projects address sediment budgets, littoral drift, coastal structures, wave generation and propagation, wave and inlet hydrodynamics, sediment transport, storm impacts, and post-storm beach assessment and management. With over 100 years of collective coastal engineering experience in the U.S. and abroad, Taylor Engineering remains a leader in the use and preservation of coastal resources.
For further details on our areas of expertise, click on the linked descriptions on the left sidebar. Areas of expertise include beach restoration; coastal hydraulics; coastal processes; waves; waterways, ports, harbors, and marinas. Within these areas of expertise we apply the following specialized services:
- Beach modeling
- Beach nourishment
- Concept design and studies
- Construction documents
- Construction observation
- Cost estimating (MCACES)
- Dredging
- Environmental impact assessment
- Expert witness
- FEMA - LOMC, LOMR, LOMA
- GIS programming and applications
- Hydrodynamic modeling, 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D
- Monitoring
- NEPA and ESA documentation
- Scour modeling
- Sediment transport modeling
- Shoreline stabilization
- Stakeholder outreach
- Water quality studies and modeling
- Wave modeling
Protecting beach and waterfront accessibility, natural beauty, economic viability, and ecological vitality requires a thorough understanding of coastal processes. Taylor Engineering is a recognized leader in sustainable coastal protection strategies worldwide.
