Hydraulicians in the USA 1800-2000
Hydraulicians in the USA 1800-2000

Author: Willi H. Hager

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2015-11-05

Total Pages: 1021

ISBN-13: 1315680122

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This book provides 1-page short biographies of scientists and engineers having worked in the areas of hydraulic engineering and fluid dynamics in the USA. On each page, a notable individual is highlighted by: (1) Exact dates and locations of birth and death; (2) Educational and professional details, including also awards received; (3) Rea

Coastal Erosion
Coastal Erosion

Author: Roger H. Charlier

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2006-04-10

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 3540494057

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The coastal zone is subject to strong pressures from a large number of users. Populations are migrating to it in large numbers. Industry wants to exploit it for its space, water and manpower. Aggregate miners want to exploit mineral resources and health centers are multiplying. It is a favorite area for tourism and recreation worldwide. The zone can boom economically. However, coastlines are progressively receding worldwide, making the zone fragile, vulnerable, and unstable. The book presents methods of coastal protection and beach restoration and offers solutions to the various problems.

The History of the Beach Erosion Board, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, 1930-63
The History of the Beach Erosion Board, U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, 1930-63

Author: Mary Louise Quinn

Publisher:

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13:

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This report provides an accurate record of the 33-year history of the Beach Erosion Board (BEB), predecessor of the Coastal Engineering Research Center (CERC). The report discusses the events which led to the creation of the BEB, and the significant effects these events had upon the BEB's course of direction. Also included are references to the many people who contributed to the formation and implementation of BEB programs and the major theoretical and technological advances in coastal engineering. (Author).