Composition of particle size at Regency Beach, Port Dickson

Abstract

In 2015, the coastline in Negeri Sembilan was recorded to have 10.2 km erosion, which is 17.59% of the total 58 km of coastline in the state. Regency Beach, located in Port Dickson, is one of the areas affected by erosion. This preliminary study was conducted to determine the sediment distribution along the coast of Regency Beach. Nine (9) sampling points were identified starting from the lowest water line up to 40 meters inland, over 800 m along the coast. Sedimentary samples were taken in pore strata and analysed to obtain soil characteristics and particle size classification. According to the USCS classification, the sediment in the study area may be considered as moderate sand. Values of uniformity coefficients, Cu and curvature coefficients, Cc show a uniformly uniform distribution with very low moisture content.