Overview

This volume includes a host of methods for retaining sediment on the coastal areas where it is required. Examples of stabilization methods are taken from many countries, but the emphasis is on oceanic margins, headland control, erosion prevention and other defence measures. The future direction of coastal engineering is explored and a variety of coastal defence techniques are discussed. Also included are analyses of waves, beach processes, headland control, effects of maritime structures, alternatives to normal breakwaters and by-passing mechanisms.

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Author:   Rong-chung John Hsu (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia & National Sun Yat-sen Univ, Taiwan) ,  Richard Silvester (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia)
Publisher:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Imprint:   World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Volume:   14
Dimensions:   Width: 14.90cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.00cm
Weight:   0.889kg
ISBN:  

9789810231545

ISBN 10:   9810231547
Pages:   596
Publication Date:   02 July 1997
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Waves: wave forecasting; wave transformations. Part 2 Beach processes: wave climate; lateral movement in surf zone; effects of tides; estuarine conditions; shingle beaches. Part 3 Engineering aspects of coastal geomorphology: crenulate shaped bays; barrier beaches. Part 4 Coastal defense: dune stabilization; new concept; cohesive soils; sea level rise. Part 5 Applications of headland control: salience behind single offshore breakwater; eroding embayment; alternative to groin field; beach renourishment. Part 6 Effects of maritime structures: scour due to short-crested waves. Part 7 Alternatives to normal breakwaters: barrier beach breakwaters; submerged platform breakwaters. Part 8 Bypassing mechanisms: land dredging plants; effect of jetties; jet pumping; wave reflection. Part 9 What direction coastal engineering: costs; waves; geomorphology; effects of maritime structures; bypassing mechanisms. (Part contents).

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