Beach Nourishment: Theory And Practice

Beach Nourishment: Theory And Practice

Author: Robert G Dean

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company

Published: 2003-01-23

Total Pages: 421

ISBN-13: 9813103302

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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 height, project length and sediment quality play in project performance are addressed quantitatively. The results are illustrated through reference to a number of monitored nourishment projects. Biological and economic aspects of beach nourishment are addressed.


Beach Nourishment

Beach Nourishment

Author: Robert G. Dean

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 426

ISBN-13: 9789810215484

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Beach nourishment comprises 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.


Beach Nourishment

Beach Nourishment

Author: Robert G. Dean

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 399

ISBN-13: 9789810215477

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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 height, project length and sediment quality play in project performance are addressed quantitatively. The results are illustrated through reference to a number of monitored nourishment projects. Biological and economic aspects of beach nourishment are addressed.


The Beach Book

The Beach Book

Author: Carl Heywood Hobbs

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 207

ISBN-13: 0231160542

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Waves and tides, wind and storms, sea-level rise and shore erosion: these are the forces that shape our beaches, and beach lovers of all stripes can benefit from learning more about how these coastal processes work. With animation and clarity, The Beach Book tells sunbathers why beaches widen and narrow, and helps boaters and anglers understand why tidal inlets migrate. It gives home buyers insight into erosion rates and provides natural-resource managers and interested citizens with rich information on beach nourishment and coastal-zone development. And for all of us concerned about the long-term health of our beaches, it outlines the latest scientific information on sea-level rise and introduces ways to combat not only the erosion of beaches but also the decline of other coastal habitats. The more we learn about coastline formation and maintenance, Carl Hobbs argues, the better we can appreciate and cultivate our shores. Informed by the latest research and infused with a passion for its subject, The Beach Book provides a wide-ranging introduction to the shore, and all of us who love the beach and its associated environments will find it timely and useful.


Beach Nourishment and Protection

Beach Nourishment and Protection

Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Marine Board. Committee on Beach Nourishment and Protection

Publisher: Haworth Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780309052900

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Provides insight into the technical, economic, environmental, and policy implications of beach nourishment and protection, with examples and suggested research directions. This book also addresses what is known about the environmental impacts of beach nourishment, and identifies what outcomes should be targeted for monitoring by project officials.


APAC 2019

APAC 2019

Author: Nguyen Trung Viet

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-09-25

Total Pages: 1419

ISBN-13: 9811502919

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This book presents selected articles from the International Conference on Asian and Pacific Coasts (APAC 2019), an event intended to promote academic and technical exchange on coastal related studies, including coastal engineering and coastal environmental problems, among Asian and Pacific countries/regions. APAC is jointly supported by the Chinese Ocean Engineering Society (COES), the Coastal Engineering Committee of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), and the Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers (KSCOE). APAC is jointly supported by the Chinese Ocean Engineering Society (COES), the Coastal Engineering Committee of the Japan Society of Civil Engineers (JSCE), and the Korean Society of Coastal and Ocean Engineers (KSCOE).


Beach and Dune Restoration

Beach and Dune Restoration

Author: Karl F. Nordstrom

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2021-12-16

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 1316516156

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New edition presents progress made to practices, additional case studies, and emerging issues, for coastal scientists, engineers, planners.


Saving America's Beaches

Saving America's Beaches

Author: Scott L. Douglass

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9789812776907

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This book tells you where beach sand comes from, how waves are formed and how they break and move sand down the coast, how OC works of manOCO have blocked this movement and caused beach erosion, and what can be done to save the beaches for future generations of Americans. A three-part prescription for healthy beaches is proposed: OC backing offOCO, OC bypassing sandOCO, and OC beach nourishmentOCO. So if you love waves and beaches, and care about the future of your favorite beach spot, then read this book while you enjoy the beach."


Engineered Coasts

Engineered Coasts

Author: Jiyu Chen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2002-08-31

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9781402005213

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Increasing population, expanding industry and commerce, and tourism are placing added pressures on an already highly-utilized coastal zone. This book, through a series of case studies, illustrates the variety of changes already made along the coastlines of the world. The examples used are mainly from China, Japan, The Netherlands, and the United States, all countries with extensively engineered shorelines. Modifications emphasized include those associated with protection against coastal erosion, building of artificial beaches and islands, reclamation for aquaculture and agriculture, and the construction of harbors. The information in this book should be useful for all planners and engineers involved in the construction of coastal engineering works and for students interested in coastal modification.