An Introduction to Coastal Environmental Engineering

by J Paul Guyer

Overview

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers, coastal planners and construction managers interested in coastal environmental engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. OVERVIEW OF COASTAL SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS, 2. ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 3. PROTECTIVE BEACHES, 4. DUNES, 5. HUMAN-MADE STRUCTURES, 6. NON-STRUCTURAL ALTERNATIVES, 7. ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING, 8. MITIGATION DECISION ANALYSIS.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781546396871
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	04/30/2017
Series:	Coastal Engineering
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).