An Introduction to Coastal Structures for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in coastal marine structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. SHORELINE USE, 2. SHORELINE FORM AND COMPOSITION, 3. SEASONAL VARIATIONS OF SHORELINE PROFILES, 4. DESIGN CONDITIONS FOR PROTECTIVE MEASURES, 5. DESIGN WATER LEVELS, 6. DESIGN WAVE ESTIMATION, 7. WAVE HEIGHT AND PERIOD VARIABILITY AND SIGNIFICANT WAVES, 8. WAVE GAUGES AND VISUAL OBSERVATIONS, 9. WAVE HINDCASTS, 10. WAVE FORECASTS, 11. BREAKING WAVES, 12. HEIGHT OF PROTECTION, 13. WAVE RUNUP, 14. WAVE OVERTOPPING, 15. STABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY, 16. ARMOR UNIT STABILITY, 17. LAYER THICKNESS, 18. RESERVE STABILITY, 19. TOE PROTECTION, 20. FILTERS, 21. FLANK PROTECTION, 22. CORROSION, 23. FREEZE-THAW CYCLES, 24. MARINE BORER ACTIVITY, 25. ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT, 26. ABRASION, 27. VANDALISM AND THEFT, 28. GEOTECHNICAL CONSIDERATIONS, 29. WAVE FORCES, 30. IMPACT FORCES, 31. ICE FORCES, 32. HYDRAULIC MODEL TESTS, 33. TWO-DIMENSIONAL MODELS, 34. THREE-DIMENSIONAL MODELS.




An Introduction to Failure Modes of Coastal Structures for Professional Engineers


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in failure modes of coastal structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. FAILURE MODES OF TYPICAL STRUCTURE TYPES, 2. SLOPING-FRONT STRUCTURES, 3. VERTICAL-FRONT STRUCTURES, 4. FLOATING STRUCTURES, 5. BEACH FILLS, 6. SCOUR POTENTIAL AND TOE FAILURE.







An Introduction to Coastal Geology for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, environmental engineers, marine engineers and construction managers interested in coastal geology. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. COASTAL TERMINOLOGY AND GEOLOGIC ENVIRONMENTS.




An Introduction to Coastal Structures


Book Description

Introductory technical guidance for civil and marine engineers interested in design and construction of coastal structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF COASTAL STRUCTURES 2. TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS AND LAYOUTS.




An Introduction to Coastal Terminology for Professional Engineers


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Technical dictionary for civil engineers, marine engineers and construction managers, of terminology used in coastal planning and engineering




Handbook Of Coastal And Ocean Engineering (Expanded Edition) (In 2 Volumes)


Book Description

The handbook contains a comprehensive compilation of topics that are at the forefront of many of the technical advances in ocean waves, coastal, and ocean engineering. More than 110 internationally recognized authorities in the field of coastal and ocean engineering have contributed articles in their areas of expertise to this handbook. These international luminaries are from highly respected universities and renowned research and consulting organizations around the world.




An Introduction to Concrete Structures Repair for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in repair of portland cement concrete structures.




An Introduction to Beach-Fill Design for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of beach fill improvements. Here is what is discussed: 1. PROJECT OBJECTIVES, 2. PROJECT FEATURES, 3. DEFINE REGIONAL SETTING AND SITE HISTORY, 4. REACH DELINEATION, 5. EVALUATE SEDIMENT SOURCES.




An Introduction to Concrete Structures Sliding Analysis for Professional Engineers


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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and structural engineers interested in stability of concrete structures. Here is what is discussed: 1. LOADS AND LOADING CONDITIONS 2. CONSTRUCTION 3. WATER LOADING CONDITIONS 4. UPLIFT LOADS 5. MAINTENANCE CONDITIONS 6. SURGE AND WAVE LOADS 7. EARTHQUAKE LOADING CONDITIONS 8. OTHER LOADS 9. MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 10. SOIL FORCES AND SINGLE-WEDGE SLIDING ANALYSIS.