Handbook of coastal and ocean engineering / edited by Young C. Kim.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Kim, Young C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Coastal engineering--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Coastal engineering.

Ocean engineering--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Ocean engineering.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1192 p.)

Place of Publication:

Hackensack, N.J. : World Scientific, c2010.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This 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 70 internationally recognized authorities in the field of coastal and ocean engineering have contributed articles on their areas of expertise to this handbook. These international luminaries are from highly respected universities and renowned research and consulting organizations from all over the world. This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of shallow-water waves, water level fluctuations, coastal and offsh

Contents:

section 1. Shallow-water waves

section 2. Water-level fluctuations

section 3. Coastal structures

section 4. Offshore structures

section 5. Ports and harbors

section 6. Coastal sediment processes

section 7. Environmental problems

section 8. Sustainable coastal development

section 9. Coastal hazards

section 10. Physical modeling

section 11. Coastal engineering practice and education.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-5231-3198-5

1-68015-091-X

1-282-76033-5

9786612760334

981-281-930-4

OCLC:

729020425