Coastal Stabilization

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Rong-chung John Hsu (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia & National Sun Yat-sen Univ, Taiwan) Richard Silvester (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia)

Coastal Stabilization

Rong-chung John Hsu (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia & National Sun Yat-sen Univ, Taiwan), Richard Silvester (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia)

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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
02 July 1997

Soil science, sedimentology; Oceanography (seas); Land reclamation & drainage; Offshore engineering

Series: Advanced Series On Ocean Engineering

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.

By: Rong-chung John Hsu (Univ Of Western Australia Australia & National Sun Yat-sen Univ Taiwan), Richard Silvester (Univ Of Western Australia, Australia)
Imprint: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
Country of Publication: Singapore
Volume: 14
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 27mm
Weight: 889g
ISBN: 9789810231545
ISBN 10: 9810231547
Series: Advanced Series On Ocean Engineering
Pages: 596
Publication Date: 02 July 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Further / Higher Education , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

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).