Advances in Coastal Structure Design

Advances in Coastal Structure Design
Author: K. Mohan Ram
Publisher: ASCE Publications
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2003-01-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780784406892

Advances in Coastal Structure Design presents a compendium of 10 papers addressing the state-of-the-art advances in Coastal Structure Design by internationally renowned authors. The papers focus on the tools and techniques used to analyze coastal processes and design engineering solutions to them. The first three chapters present multiple view points and policies regarding how the coastal-structure debate in the United States came to be and how policies are evolving to handle issues concerning the interactions of structures with shorelines. Including a paper on the global perspective surrounding the policy, design, construction and monitoring of coastal structures and the third demonstrating how a good knowledge of multi-disciplinary areas of geotechnical, geologic, and seismic conditions are essential to successful planning and design of coastal structures. The following chapter discusses a key aspect of coastal structure design, which is modeling. The remaining papers present insightful information on: wave distributions and probabilities; an overview of breakwater design and construction since the 18th century; and advances in structural design aspects on performance-based design. The final chapter demonstrates how sand, vegetation, cobbles, and small structures can be effectively utilized to provide coastal protection. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Coastal Structure Debate: Public and Policy Aspects; International Perspectives on Coastal Structure Uses; Geotechnical Consideration for Coastal Structure Design; Numerical Modeling as a Design Tool for Coastal Structures; Physical Modeling Considerations for Coastal Structures; Selection of a Design Wave Height for Coastal Engineering; Historical Overview of Rubble Mound Structure Design and Construction; Advances in Breakwater and Revetment Design; Design Aspects of Groins and Jetties; Application of Coastal Engineering in Coastal Zone Management.

Design Of Coastal Structures And Sea Defenses

Design Of Coastal Structures And Sea Defenses
Author: Young C Kim
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2014-09-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9814611026

Coastal structures are an important component in any coastal protection scheme. They directly control wave and storm surge action or to stabilize a beach which provides protection to the coast.This book provides the most up-to-date technical advances on the design and construction of coastal structures and sea defenses.Written by renowned practicing coastal engineers, this edited volume focuses on the latest technology applied in planning, design and construction, effective engineering methodology, unique projects and problems, design and construction challenges, and other lessons learned.Many books have been written about the theoretical treatment of coastal and ocean structures. Much less has been written about the practical practice aspect of ocean structures and sea defenses. This comprehensive book fills the gap. It is an essential source of reference for professionals and researchers in the areas of coastal, ocean, civil, and geotechnical engineering.

Advances in Coastal Structures and Breakwaters

Advances in Coastal Structures and Breakwaters
Author: J. E. Clifford
Publisher: Thomas Telford
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780727725097

These conference proceedings present authoritative papers on new experience and research, particularly that which has led to advances in design procedures. It covers design, construction and performance experience of coastal structures and breakwaters particularly including new developments.

Coastal and Ocean Engineering Practice

Coastal and Ocean Engineering Practice
Author: Young C. Kim
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2012
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9814360570

Successful coastal and ocean engineering projects rely on practical experience with technical tools and knowledge available to the engineer. Often, problems arise from projects that are too complex for theoretical description, which require that engineers exercise sound judgment in addition to reliance on past practical experience. This book focuses on the latest technology applied in design and construction, effective engineering methodology, unique projects and problems, design and construction challenges, and other lessons learned. In addition, unique practices in planning, design, construction, maintenance, and performance of coastal and ocean projects will be explored.

Random Seas and Design of Maritime Structures

Random Seas and Design of Maritime Structures
Author: Yoshimi Goda
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 478
Release: 2000
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789810232566

Random waves are the most important constituent of the sea environment. They make the design of maritime structures quite different from that of structures on land. In this book, the concept of randomness in waves for the design of breakwaters, seawalls, and harbor structures is fully explored for easy comprehension by practicing engineers. Theoretical aspects are also discussed in detail for further studies by graduate students and researchers. Several additions have been made to this second edition, including a new chapter on extreme wave statistics.

Physical Models and Laboratory Techniques in Coastal Engineering

Physical Models and Laboratory Techniques in Coastal Engineering
Author: Steven A. Hughes
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 592
Release: 1993
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9789810215415

Laboratory physical models are a valuable tool for coastal engineers. Physical models help us to understand the complex hydrodynamic processes occurring in the nearshore zone and they provide reliable and economic engineering design solutions.This book is about the art and science of physical modeling as applied in coastal engineering. The aim of the book is to consolidate and synthesize into a single text much of the knowledge about physical modeling that has been developed worldwide.This book was written to serve as a graduate-level text for a course in physical modeling or as a reference text for engineers and researchers engaged in physical modeling and laboratory experimentation. The first three chapters serve as an introduction to similitude and physical models, covering topics such as advantages and disadvantages of physical models, systems of units, dimensional analysis, types of similitude and various hydraulic similitude criteria applicable to coastal engineering models.Practical application of similitude principles to coastal engineering studies is covered in Chapter 4 (Hydrodynamic Models), Chapter 5 (Coastal Structure Models) and Chapter 6 (Sediment Transport Models). These chapters develop the appropriate similitude criteria, discuss inherent laboratory and scale effects and overview the technical literature pertaining to these types of models. The final two chapters focus on the related subjects of laboratory wave generation (Chapter 7) and measurement and analysis techniques (Chapter 8).

Coastal Structures 2003

Coastal Structures 2003
Author: Jeffrey A. Melby
Publisher:
Total Pages: 1420
Release: 2004
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

This collection contains 110 papers presented at Coastal Structures 2003, held in Portland, Oregon, August 26-30, 2003.

Advances in Coastal and Ocean Engineering

Advances in Coastal and Ocean Engineering
Author: Philip L. F. Liu
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages: 315
Release: 1995
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9789810218249

Most of the Earth's surface is covered by water. Many aspects of our everyday lives and activities may be affected by water waves in some way. Sometimes, the waves can cause disaster. One of the examples was the tsunami that occurred in the Indian Ocean on 26 December 2004. This indicates how important it is for us to fully understand water waves, in particular the very large ones. One way to do so is to perform numerical simulation based on the nonlinear theory. Considerable research advances have been made in this area over the past decade by developing various numerical methods and applying them to emerging problems: however, until now there has been no comprehensive book to reflect these advances. This unique volume aims to bridge this gap.