By Shinji Sato
The purpose of this publication is to supply a finished evaluate of Coastal Engineering from simple concept to engineering perform. The authors of this booklet are world wide gurus within the box. every one bankruptcy offers with a major subject within the box of coastal engineering. the themes are of modern deep drawback around the world encouraged by way of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, 2005 storm Katrina, 2011 Tohoku Earthquake Tsunami and different common disasters.
for correct coastal quarter administration, a extensive diversity of information is important. This ebook offers a easy figuring out of the theories in the back of the various usual phenomena in the coastal parts, akin to waves, tsunamis and sediment shipping. The ebook additionally introduces quite a few coastal conservation applied sciences akin to coastal constructions and seashore nourishment. ultimately, coastal region administration practices within the united states, Europe, and Japan are introduced.
every one bankruptcy is self-standing and readers can start from any subject reckoning on their interest.
Readership: Undergraduates and graduate scholars in coastal engineering or environmental technological know-how, researchers and professionals.
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