Author : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher : Guyer Partners
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Book Synopsis An Introduction to Coastal Revetments, Seawalls, and Bulkheads by : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Download or read book An Introduction to Coastal Revetments, Seawalls, and Bulkheads written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-01-21 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and marine engineers interested in design and construction of coastal 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.