Lots of beach protection measures have been taken in the middle and lower Yangtze River such as fish-born dikes，soft mattresses，mesh pads and Tetrahedron-like penetrating frames.The deformation mechanism of these structures are analyzed on the basis of existing research results.The effect of these structures applied to Anqing waterway project is analyzed and the adaptability of the beach structures is concluded，which may serve as reference for similar projects.