Coastal Defences : Processes, Problems and Solutions

Peter W. French

ISBN 10: 0415198445 / ISBN 13: 9780415198448

Editore: Routledge, 2001

nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sorts of issues that can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines 'traditional' hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, whilst the second looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature. By looking at each of the main methods of coastal protection in detail, the book investigates the rationale for using each method and the consequent management issues, presenting a case for and against each of the techniques. Codice articolo 9780415198448

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Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sorts of issues that can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines 'traditional' hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, whilst the second looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature. By looking at each of the main methods of coastal protection in detail, the book investigates the rationale for using each method and the consequent management issues, presenting a case for and against each of the techniques.

Informazioni sull'autore: Peter W. French

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Titolo: Coastal Defences : Processes, Problems and ...
Casa editrice: Routledge
Data di pubblicazione: 2001
Legatura: Buch
Condizione: Neu