Encyclopedia of Coastal Science

Encyclopedia of Coastal Science
Author: M. Schwartz
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 1243
Release: 2006-11-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1402038801

This new Encyclopedia of Coastal Science stands as the latest authoritative source in the field of coastal studies, making it the standard reference work for specialists and the interested lay person. Unique in its interdisciplinary approach. This Encyclopedia features contributions by 245 well-known international specialists in their respective fields and is abundantly illustrated with line-drawings and photographs. Not only does this volume offer an extensive number of entries, it also includes various appendices, an illustrated glossary of coastal morphology and extensive bibliographic listings.

Mechanics of Coastal Sediment Transport

Mechanics of Coastal Sediment Transport
Author: J?rgen Freds?e
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 406
Release: 1992
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789810208400

This book treats the subject of sediment transport in the marine environment, covering transport of non-cohesive sediment by waves and current in- and outside the surf zone. It can be read independently, but a background in hydraulics and basic wave mechanics is required. It is intended for M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The primary aim of the book is to describe the physical processes of sediment transport and how to represent them in mathematical models. It does not present a large number of different formulae for the sediment transport rates under various conditions. The book can be divided in two main parts; in the first, the relevant hydrodynamic theory is described; in the second, sediment transport and morphological development are treated. The hydrodynamic part contains a review of elementary theory for water waves, chapters on the turbulent wave boundary layer and the turbulent interaction between waves and currents, and finally, surf zone hydrodynamics and wave driven currents. The part on sediment transport introduces the basic concepts (critical bed shear stress, bed load, suspended load and sheet layer, near-bed concentration, effect of sloping bed); it treats suspended sediment in waves and current and in the surf zone, and current and wave-generated bed forms. Finally, the modelling of cross-shore and long-shore sediment transport is described together with the development, of coastal profiles and coastlines.

Engineering and Design

Engineering and Design
Author: United States. Army. Corps of Engineers
Publisher:
Total Pages: 158
Release: 1992
Genre: Sediment transport
ISBN:

Mechanics Of Coastal Sediment Transport

Mechanics Of Coastal Sediment Transport
Author: Jorgen Fredsoe
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Total Pages: 390
Release: 1992-11-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814365688

This book treats the subject of sediment transport in the marine environment, covering transport of noncohesive sediment by waves and currents in- and outside the surf zone. It can be read independently, but a background in hydraulics and basic wave mechanics is required.The primary aim of the book is to describe the physical processes of sediment transport and how to represent them in mathematical models. The book can be divided in two main parts; in the first, the relevant hydrodynamic theory is described. This part contains a review of elementary theory for water waves, chapters on the turbulent wave boundary layer and the turbulent interaction between waves and currents, and finally, surf zone hydrodynamics and wave driven currents.The second part covers sediment transport and morphological development.The part on sediment transport introduces the basic concepts (critical bed shear stress, bed load, suspended load and sheet layer, near-bed concentration, effect of sloping bed); it treats suspended sediment in waves and current and in the surf zone, and current and wave-generated bed forms. Finally, the modelling of cross-shore and long-shore sediment transport is described together with the development of coastal profiles and coastlines.

Longshore Current and Sediment Transport

Longshore Current and Sediment Transport
Author: Edward Bennett Thornton
Publisher:
Total Pages: 380
Release: 1969
Genre: Littoral drift
ISBN:

On the basis of a simplified model, an attempt is made to completely describe littoral processes including both longshore current and sand transport. Emphasis is placed on formulating usable predictive equations for engineering practice. Abstract.

The Urban Ocean

The Urban Ocean
Author: Alan F. Blumberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2018-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107191998

Describes the physics of the coastal ocean, for advanced students, researchers, urban planners, and environmental engineers.

Mitigating Shore Erosion Along Sheltered Coasts

Mitigating Shore Erosion Along Sheltered Coasts
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 189
Release: 2007-05-04
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0309103460

Like ocean beaches, sheltered coastal areas experience land loss from erosion and sea level rise. In response, property owners often install hard structures such as bulkheads as a way to prevent further erosion, but these structures cause changes in the coastal environment that alter landscapes, reduce public access and recreational opportunities, diminish natural habitats, and harm species that depend on these habitats for shelter and food. Mitigating Shore Erosion Along Sheltered Coasts recommends coastal planning efforts and permitting policies to encourage landowners to use erosion control alternatives that help retain the natural features of coastal shorelines.

Coastal Hydraulics

Coastal Hydraulics
Author: Alan Marshall Muir Wood
Publisher:
Total Pages: 280
Release: 1981
Genre: Coastal engineering
ISBN: 9780333261293