552 pages - Publisher: CRC Press; 2nd edition (February, 2012) ...
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0415583535 - ISBN-13: 978-8126540976 ...
Historically, much harm has been done by
well-meaning coastal engineering attempts, which seemed like good ideas
on paper but which failed to allow for practical issues. For this
reason, it is vital that theories and models are well grounded in
practice. This second edition brings the models and examples of
practice up to date. It has expanded coverage of tsunamis and generating
energy from waves to focus both on the great dangers and the great
opportunities that the ocean presents to the coastal zone. With an
emphasis on practice and detailed modelling, this is a thorough
introduction to all aspects of coastal processes, morphology, and design
of coastal defences. It describes numerous case studies to illustrate
the successful application of mathematical modelling to real-world
practice. A must-have book for engineering students looking to specialize in coastal engineering and management.