Publisher's Synopsis
Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers, environmental engineers and costruction managers interested in coastal engineering. Here is what is discussed:1: PROTECTIVE COASTAL BEACHES AND DUNES2: ESTUARIES3: COASTAL REVETMENTS, SEAWALLS, AND BULKHEADS4: SAND TRANSPORT AND COASTAL DUNES5: TYPES AND FUNCTIONS OF COASTAL STRUCTURES 6: FAILURE MODES OF COASTAL STRUCTURES.