Basic Wave Mechanics

For Coastal and Ocean Engineers

Robert M. Sorensen (Lehigh University)

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English

Wiley-Interscience
20 September 1993

Fluid mechanics; Wave mechanics (vibration & acoustics); Sanitary & municipal engineering; Marine engineering

Intended for coastal engineers and marine scientists who desire to develop a fundamental physical understanding of ocean waves and be able to apply this knowledge to ocean and coastal analysis and design. Provides an introduction to the physical processes of ocean wave mechanics, an understanding of the basic techniques for wave analysis, techniques for practical calculation and prediction of waves and applied wave forecasting.

By: Robert M. Sorensen (Lehigh University)
Imprint: Wiley-Interscience
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 242mm, Width: 160mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 581g
ISBN: 9780471551652
ISBN 10: 0471551651
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 20 September 1993
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sea Surface Gravity Waves. Small Amplitude Wave Theory and Characteristics. Two-Dimensional Wave Transformation. Finite Amplitude Wave Theory. Three-Dimensional Wave Transformations. Wind-Generated Waves. Design Wave Determination. Wave-Structure Interaction. Long Waves. Laboratory Investigation of Surface Waves. Index.

Robert M. Sorensen is the author of Basic Wave Mechanics: For Coastal and Ocean Engineers, published by Wiley.