An Introduction to Coastal Engineering

By:

J Paul Guyer

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Coastal Engineering

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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.

Author Biography:

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.).

Release date Australia

April 16th, 2017

Author

J Paul Guyer

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

262

Series

Coastal Engineering

Dimensions

216x280x14

ISBN-13

9781545403662

Product ID

37438144

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