An Introduction to Coastal Engineering
This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and coastal planners interested in coastal engineering. Here is what is discussed:
1.1 OVERVIEW OF COASTAL SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS, 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 1.3 PROTECTIVE BEACHES AND DUNES, 1.4 DUNES, 2.1 CONTROL WORKS, 2.2 DESIGN FACTORS, 2.3 HURRICANE BARRIERS, 2.4 TRAINING DIKES, 2.5 MAINTENANCE DREDGING, 3.1 SHORELINE USE, 4.1 DUNES AND DUNE PROCESSES, 4.2 FACTORS AFFECTING DUNE GROWTH RATES, 4.3 DUNE SEDIMENT BUDGET, 4.4 PROCEDURE TO ESTIMATE DUNE "TRAPPING FACTOR", 4.5 CONTINUITY EQUATION FOR WIND TRANSPORT OF BEACH SAND, 4.6 LIMITED SOURCE DUE TO GRADATION ARMORING, 5.1 APPLICATIONS, 6.1 FAILURE MODES OF TYPICAL STRUCTURE TYPES, 6.2 SLOPING-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.3 VERTICAL-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.4 FLOATING STRUCTURES, 6.5 BEACH FILLS, 6.6 SCOUR POTENTIAL AND TOE FAILURE.
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An Introduction to Coastal Engineering
This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and coastal planners interested in coastal engineering. Here is what is discussed:
1.1 OVERVIEW OF COASTAL SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS, 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 1.3 PROTECTIVE BEACHES AND DUNES, 1.4 DUNES, 2.1 CONTROL WORKS, 2.2 DESIGN FACTORS, 2.3 HURRICANE BARRIERS, 2.4 TRAINING DIKES, 2.5 MAINTENANCE DREDGING, 3.1 SHORELINE USE, 4.1 DUNES AND DUNE PROCESSES, 4.2 FACTORS AFFECTING DUNE GROWTH RATES, 4.3 DUNE SEDIMENT BUDGET, 4.4 PROCEDURE TO ESTIMATE DUNE "TRAPPING FACTOR", 4.5 CONTINUITY EQUATION FOR WIND TRANSPORT OF BEACH SAND, 4.6 LIMITED SOURCE DUE TO GRADATION ARMORING, 5.1 APPLICATIONS, 6.1 FAILURE MODES OF TYPICAL STRUCTURE TYPES, 6.2 SLOPING-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.3 VERTICAL-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.4 FLOATING STRUCTURES, 6.5 BEACH FILLS, 6.6 SCOUR POTENTIAL AND TOE FAILURE.
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An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

by J Paul Guyer
An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

by J Paul Guyer

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This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers, construction managers and coastal planners interested in coastal engineering. Here is what is discussed:
1.1 OVERVIEW OF COASTAL SHORE PROTECTION PROJECTS, 1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES, 1.3 PROTECTIVE BEACHES AND DUNES, 1.4 DUNES, 2.1 CONTROL WORKS, 2.2 DESIGN FACTORS, 2.3 HURRICANE BARRIERS, 2.4 TRAINING DIKES, 2.5 MAINTENANCE DREDGING, 3.1 SHORELINE USE, 4.1 DUNES AND DUNE PROCESSES, 4.2 FACTORS AFFECTING DUNE GROWTH RATES, 4.3 DUNE SEDIMENT BUDGET, 4.4 PROCEDURE TO ESTIMATE DUNE "TRAPPING FACTOR", 4.5 CONTINUITY EQUATION FOR WIND TRANSPORT OF BEACH SAND, 4.6 LIMITED SOURCE DUE TO GRADATION ARMORING, 5.1 APPLICATIONS, 6.1 FAILURE MODES OF TYPICAL STRUCTURE TYPES, 6.2 SLOPING-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.3 VERTICAL-FRONT STRUCTURES, 6.4 FLOATING STRUCTURES, 6.5 BEACH FILLS, 6.6 SCOUR POTENTIAL AND TOE FAILURE.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781545403662
Publisher: CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date: 04/16/2017
Series: Coastal Engineering
Pages: 262
Product dimensions: 8.50(w) x 11.02(h) x 0.55(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.).
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