An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

By J. Paul Guyer

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1718157088
• ISBN13: 9781718157088
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.5" x 11.0"