Beach Science: About Sand, Water and Waves

By G.L.M. van der Schrieck

This book explains the basic soil and wave mechanics along the beach. It gives answers to the following questions:
What is Quicksand?
What is the max height I can build the walls of my sand castle?
Why is moist sand firmer than dry sand?
Why is there a "dry spot" around your foot when walking along the wet beach?
Why do I sink with my chair legs into dry sand or completely submerged sand and not in a slightly damp sand surface?
Why is the recovery of a stranded ship so difficult?
What is a wave? How does the tide work?
What is a Tsunami Wave and why is it so dangerous?

Simple calculation models and model tests descriptions are included that will increase the understanding of these coastal phenomena.

Gerard van der Schrieck

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09QG55YJL
• ISBN13: 9798403720014
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"