Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice

Reeve, Dominic; Chadwick, Andrew; Fleming, Christopher

ISBN 10: 0415268419 / ISBN 13: 9780415268417

Editore: CRC Press, 2004

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• Titolo: Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice
• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0415268419
• ISBN 13: 9780415268417
• Rilegatura: Soft cover
• Edizione: 1st Edition
• Condizione: Fine

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Riassunto

The United Nations estimate that by 2004, in excess of 75% of the world's population will live within the coastal zone. These regions are therefore of critical importance to a majority of the world's citizens. The coastal zone provides important economic, transport, residential and recreational functions, all of which depend upon its physical characteristics, appealing landscape, cultural heritage, natural resources and rich marine and terrestrial biodiversity. This resource is thus the foundation for the well being and economic viability of present and future generations of coastal zone residents The pressure on coastal environments is also being exacerbated by rapid changes in global climate. The value of the coastal zone to humanity, and the enormous pressure on it, provide strong incentives for a greater scientific understanding which can ensure effective coastal engineering practice and efficient and sustainable management.

Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice is the only book providing a thorough introduction to all aspects of coastal processes, morphology and design of coastal defences. The use of detailed and state-of-the art modelling techniques are an important theme of this book, and there are numerous case studies showing actual examples where mathematical modelling has been applied through engineering judgement.

With thorough coverage of the theory, and practical demonstration of the applications, Coastal Engineering: Processes, Theory and Design Practice is a must have for all students and engineers working in coastal management and engineering.

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"The extent of coverage is impressive. As well as being a useful reference book in its own right, it is extremely useful to have a single starting-point for graduates... the book is well structured and easy to use."

- S Sinclair (Maritime Engineering)