| Beach Nourishment: Theory and Practice Contributor(s): Dean, Robert G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9810215487 ISBN-13: 9789810215484 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $51.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2003 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Hydraulics - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Technology & Engineering | Civil - General |
| Dewey: 627.58 |
| LCCN: 00000000 |
| Series: Advanced Ocean Engineering |
| Physical Information: 0.84" H x 5.82" W x 9.12" (1.33 lbs) 420 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book is written for engineers, students of coastal processes and laypersons interested in beach nourishment, which consists of the placement of large quantities of good quality sediment on the beach to advance the shoreline seaward. The improvement of project performance through proper design and the predictability of performance are emphasized. The overall longevity of a project is addressed as are local erosional areas. The roles which wave height, project length and sediment quality play in project performance are addressed quantitatively. The results are illustrated through reference to a number of monitored nourishment projects. Biological and economic aspects of beach nourishment are addressed. |