Eco-cement Enhanced Methods for Beach Erosion Control and Beach Land Restoration Through Soil Accumulation
This project aims to develop a cost effective and eco-friendly method for coastal protection and recovery of land lost due to sea-level rise by elevating the beach profile through soil accumulation.
Research Goals
- Establish a method of using eco-cement and jute fabric to form coastal protection barriers.
- Conduct a preliminary study to inform future living lab field tests and convert the solution into a viable construction method.
- Evaluate design performance through model tests and calibrate/verify design software using monitoring data.
- Develop practical guidelines for design, construction, material selection, and specifications for real-world application.
Why This Matters
- Soil-filled jute tubes/bags act as barriers to prevent coastal erosion and accumulate sediments, helping restore land affected by seawater.
- The method protects biodiversity while minimising disturbances to marine ecosystems.
- Supports Singapore’s Green Plan 2030 and the Zero Waste Policy with a sustainable, eco-friendly solution.
Latest Research Highlights
- Reviewed and synthesized global research on bio- and eco-cementation for coastal protection, identifying technical challenges and knowledge gaps to guide sustainable solutions.
- Conducted lab tests on seawater-treated sand columns to evaluate eco-cement formulations, generating foundational data for marine applications.
- Developed a structured plan for small-scale physical experiments, enabling efficient and targeted testing of eco-cement solutions.
Meet the Team
Meet the team behind the Eco-cement enhanced methods for beach erosion control and beach land restoration through soil accumulation project.
Principal Investigator (PI):
Professor Chu Jian
Nanyang Technological University
Research Fellow (RF):
Dr Lim Jun Xian
Nanyang Technological University
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