Beach Planshape Modelling: Explanations and Applications

By Dominic Reeve, Antonios Valsamidis, Harshinie Karunarathna

Beach Planshape Modelling summarises the theory, solution methods, and applications of what has become known as the 1-line beach model, whereby changes in the planform shape of a beach can be described by the movement of a single height contour. This effectively describes shoreline response to interventions such as the construction of groynes and beach nourishment. This book covers the underlying theory; analytical solutions to the equations for restricted cases; semi-analytical methods for less restricted cases; computational methods for more general situations; applications to specific sites, with a focus on the 'tricks of the trade' that allow complicated cases to be modelled; extensions of the 1-line method to find parameters from observations; and a discussion of uncertainties in the results of predictions. It provides real-life applications and guidance for creating a realistic and effective model for use in line with the commercial GENESIS/GENCADE beach modelling package.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032778342
• ISBN13: 9781032778341
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: CRC Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.