Promenade wall repair and beach shaping in Baška on Krk island

U članku se opisuje stanje Vele plaže u Baški na otoku Krku prije konačnog rješenja. Prikazuju se prethodni neuspješni pokušaji sanacije potpornog zida šetnice uz more. Ističe se turistička atraktivnost mjesta i važnost uređenja plaže. Podrobno je opisano primijenjeno rješenje kojim se na jednostavan inženjerski način osigurao potporni zid šetnice i oformila plaža. To se postiglo izradom manje kamene školjere koja sprječava udare valova i raznošenje nasutog šljunka s plaže.The condition of the so called Vela plaža (Great Beach) in Baška on the island of Krk prior to adoption of the final solution is described. Previous unsuccessful attempts to repair the seaside promenade retaining wall are presented. The author emphasizes significance of beach rehabilitation and the tourism-related advantages of this town. The solution involving a simple engineering method for retaining wall construction and beach shaping is presented in full detail. The solution is based on a small stone riprap breakwater which dissipates wave energy and prevents loss of sand that was placed along the beach