Coastal engineering Books
Elsevier Science Science and Engineering of Freak Waves
Book SynopsisTable of Contents1. What is a rogue/freak wave? 2. History of extreme wave research in science and engineering 3. Measurements 1 4. Measurements 2 5. Mechanism 1: Nonlinear wave interactions 6. Mechanism 2: Crossing waves 7. Mechanism 3: Wave, current and bathymetry interactions 8. Prediction 1: Short-term prediction of extreme waves 9. Prediction 2: Long-term prediction of extreme waves 10. Application 1: Extreme waves; ships and offshore platforms 11. Application 2: Shipping and offshore industry 12. Application 3: Extreme waves and coastal structures 13. Application 4: Interdisciplinary impact Nomenclature
£103.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd Dams in Japan Past Present and Future
Book SynopsisOverview of Japan's long water history, by the Japanese Commission on large dams. Starting from the 7th century, when irrigation ponds were first constructed for paddy cropping, until the beginning of the 21st century. Elaborates on various roles of dams: water supply, power generation and flood control. Moreover, tries to clarify the negative impacts of dams on the natural environment and local societies, as well as extensive efforts made to minimize these impacts. Includes appendices with location and characteristics of main dams, administrative organs, river management system and water resources development river systems and facilities to offer the full picture. Richly-illustrated. Intended for dam and water resources professionals.Trade ReviewThis documentary prepared by the Japan Commission on Dams (JCOLD) presents an excellent chronological historical record of dams in Japan, the current role of their dams and Japan’s vision of the role that dams will play in the future. This book is recommended reading for water resources planners, dam engineers, stakeholders for water projects and the public.Arthur H. Walz, Jr., Former Vice President: International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD)Table of Contents1. Introduction; 2. Roles of dams Japanese water history; 3. Environmental and social impact; 4. Dams in the future; 5. Summation; Appendices: 1. National administrative organs; 2. River management systems; 3. Existing dams in Japan; 4. Water resources development river systems and facilities; Location of dams in Japan; Main dimensions of dams described; References; Index.
£142.50
Emerald Publishing Limited A Guide to the Reservoirs Act 1975 Second edition
Book SynopsisA Guide to the Reservoirs Act 1975 provides expert guidance on the application of the Reservoirs Act 1975, reflecting the current views and practices of the dam engineering profession.Table of ContentsContents: Part A: Introduction to the Reservoirs Act 1975 Historical perspective on reservoir safety in the United Kingdom Administration of the Reservoirs Act 1975 Guidance previously issued User guide Part B: Reservoirs Act 1975, and the Flood and Water Management Act Operation of Act, and administration Latest amendments to the Flood and Water Management Act New, enlarged and restored reservoirs Inspections Monitoring and supervision Discontinuance or abandonment Additional powers of enforcement authority Supplementary Transitional and temporary provisions Part C: Statutory Instruments Part D: Guidance on Issues Relating to Reservoir Safety General responsibilities Health and safety Interfaces with other organisations Engineering guides Part E: Appendices Abbreviations Guidance for applicants to panels set up under the Reservoirs Act 1975 Guidance from DEFRA and ICE Check list index for inspection report Check list index for annual statement by Supervising Engineer
£76.95
American Society of Civil Engineers Guidelines for Instrumentation and Measurements
Book SynopsisProvides information on instrumentation and measurements to monitor performance of all types of dams for owners, engineers, and regulators. This report presents the methodology and process for the selection, installation, operation, maintenance, use, and evaluation of systems for dams, appurtenant structures, their foundations, and environment.
£63.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Fundamentals of Port Engineering
Book SynopsisPort engineering primarily deals with the design, construction, operation, management, and maintenance of ports, overlapping with many other disciplines. This book provides an introductory text to prospective (graduate) port engineers and presents a wide variety of port subjects for practicing engineers. It covers almost all topics related to port engineering in a fundamental way, including dredging, marine aids to navigation, environmental issues, containers, liquid bulk, dry bulk, general cargo, multipurpose, roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro), fishing, and ferry terminals. Discussions are targeted at a conceptual design level.Other features: Aspects of port engineering are discussed, including shipping, maritime trade, environmental aspects (such as climate change), resilience of ports, nature-based solutions, and port management (such as security, equipment, slurry pumping, and so forth) Illustrates the design of port terminals Discusses site selection for a new port, the factors to be considered, and ways to compare different potential port sites Explores asset management and repair of marine structures Includes case studies from around the world, examples, and practical and user-friendly guidelines Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Ports, Shipping, And Maritime Trade. 3. Environmental Considerations. 4. Aspects of Port Management. 5. Port Planning. 6. Ship Motions, Channels, And Harbor Areas. 7. Port Equipment and Infrastructure. 8. Conceptual Design of Port Terminals. 9. Marine Aids to Navigation. 10. Dredging. 11. Asset Management and Maintenance of Marine Structures.
£118.75
New India Publishing Agency Geomatics in Tsunami
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£29.02
New India Publishing Agency Geomatics in Tsunami
Book SynopsisThe Asian "Mega Tsunami" 2004 has struck most of the territorial nations of South Asia including the East Coast of India. The NRDMS Division, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, New Delhi, has conceived and executed on All India Co-ordinated Programme on "Tsunami Disaster Assessment and Mitigation" through various institutions of expertise on Geomatics in Earth System Dynamics and the related natural disasters. The Geomatics technology which includes Arial Photography, Photogrammetry, Satellite Remote Sensing, Digital Image Processing, GPS Surveys, GIS modeling etc. was used in this programme, geo-spatial data bases were created on Tsunami disasters over Natural, Physical and Human Resources and futuristic mitigation strategies were evolved there from. The book illuminates the results of the studies carried out along the Indian Coast and a bird's eye view on the tsunami studies in Norway. In addition, some special papers on the role of mangroves as Tsunami mitigator, Impacts o Tsunami over marine water quality, coral ecosystem etc; the administrator's experience over the tsunami crisis management, NGO's perspective, certain societal issues triggered by the killer Tsunami and citizen's perspective, etc. also find a place in this volume.
£59.74
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Coasts And Estuaries: Management And Engineering
Book SynopsisCoastlines, like many things around us, are constantly evolving. Keeping pace with the changes and their development is necessary to ensure their stability and to maintain eco-equilibrium for nearshore hydrodynamics and morphodynamics. Supported with field measurements for model validation, several numerical and analytical tools are available to us to understand the physical processes in the vicinity of these water bodies.This book encompasses the engineering principles involved in field data observation, measurement, collection, and processing; the prediction of wave climate and sediment transport using measured field data; numerical modelling involving calibration and validation of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes; and the study of the underlying physical processes and the application of sustainable engineering measures to combat coast- and estuary-related problems.The book has three sections: The first section is an elaboration on the need for and framework of the existing management and engineering notions. The second section details the measurement of the various parameters such as wave climate (offshore and nearshore), shoreline changes, beach profile variation, and sediment transport rates. The third section describes the aspects of wave prediction to arrive at design characteristics and modelling of the hydrodynamic and morphodynamic processes along open coasts and tidal inlets.This book is designed to benefit students pursuing coastal engineering as their field of specialization. It could also serve as a guidebook to engineers, planners, and decision makers working in the fields of coastal, estuarine, and harbour engineering, governmental and private agencies that plan the financial outlay for coastal development projects, and private consultants dealing with maritime hydraulics.
£99.00
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Numerical Modeling Of Water Waves In Coastal And
Book SynopsisThis unique compendium introduces the field of numerical modelling of water waves. The topics included the most widely used water wave modelling approaches, presented in increasing order of complexity and categorized into phase-averaged and phase-resolving at the highest level.A comprehensive state-of-the-art review is provided for each chapter, comprising the historical development of the method, the most relevant models and their practical applications. A full description on the method's underlying assumptions and limitations are also provided. The final chapter features coupling among different models, outlining the different types of implementations, highlighting their pros and cons, and providing numerous relevant examples for full context.The useful reference text benefits professionals, researchers, academics, graduate and undergraduate students in wave mechanics in general and coastal and ocean engineering in particular.
£66.50
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Hydrodynamics Of Wave-vegetation Interactions
Book SynopsisFree-surface flow (or wave) interaction with vegetation is a complex subject. In order to understand the underlying physical processes either physical experiments or numerical simulations, or ideally in complement, can be employed. Both approaches face lots of challenges. For example in experiments, the research question is how to scale-down appropriately the large-scale physics and how to interpret the experimental data. In numerical simulations, how to approximate numerically the complex wave-multiple rigid or flexible structures (vegetal stems) including the resolution of turbulence at all spatial and temporal scales.This book reviews the state of the art of the research in the area of wave-vegetation interaction for coastal applications using numerical and experimental approaches. The reference text will be useful to students, early-career researchers, teachers and practicing engineers in the field of ocean engineering, civil engineering and climate change.
£76.00
