Beach Nourishment: Theory and Practice

by Robert G. Dean

Book Overview

This book is written for engineers, students of coastal processes and laypersons interested in beach nourishment, which consists of the placement of large quantities of good quality sediment on the beach to advance the shoreline seaward. The improvement of project performance through proper design and the predictability of performance are emphasized. The overall longevity of a project is addressed as are local erosional areas. The roles which wave...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9810215487
• ISBN13: 9789810215484
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.8" x 9.1"