
Design and Construction of Mounds for Breakwaters and Coastal Protection
- 1st Edition, Volume 37 - October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- Author: P. Bruun
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 5 6 6 7 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 4 - 6 0 0 4 5 - 5
This is a comprehensive, detailed coverage of the subject indicated by the title, embracing all aspects from design criteria over design to construction. Basic wave research, wave… Read more
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This is a comprehensive, detailed coverage of the subject indicated by the title, embracing all aspects from design criteria over design to construction. Basic wave research, wave structure interaction, hydrodynamics, hydraulics, modelling, solid mechanics, soil mechanics, materials execution, maintenance and equipment are all paid equal attention by highly experienced scientists, engineers and constructors in the field. It is a necessary acquisition for practical wave scientists as well as for technicians and engineers.
1. Introduction. 2. Basic Parameters for Design. 3. Design. 4. Construction. 5. Examples of Mound Breakwaters including Some Breakdowns. 6. All-Over Conclusion. 7. Coastal Protective Mounds and Revetments. 8. Alternative Designs of Mounds, Bituminous Structures. Index.
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 37
- Published: October 22, 2013
- Imprint: Elsevier Science
- Language: English
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