Robert G. DeanCambridge University PressEdition: New e., 8/21/2008EAN 9780521602754, ISBN10: 0521602750Paperback, 488 pages, 24.6 x 18.8 x 3 cmLanguage: EnglishThe world's coastlines, dividing land from sea, are geological environments that are unique in their composition and the physical processes affecting them. At the dynamically active intersection of land and the oceans, humans have been building structures throughout history. Initially used for naval and commercial purposes, more recently recreation and tourism have increased activity in the coastal zone dramatically. Shoreline development is now causing a significant conflict with natural coastal processes. This text on coastal engineering will help the reader understand these coastal processes and develop strategies to cope effectively with shoreline erosion. The book is organized in four parts: (1) an overview of coastal engineering, using case studies to illustrate problems; (2) hydrodynamics of the coastal zone, reviewing storm surges, water waves, and low frequency motions within the nearshore and surf zone; (3) coastal responses including equilibrium beach profiles and sediment transport; (4) applications such as erosion mitigation, beach nourishment, coastal armoring, tidal inlets, and shoreline management.Part I. Introduction to Coastal Processes1. Overview2. Sediment characteristics3. Long-term processesPart II. Hydrodynamics of the Coastal Zone4. Tides and storm surges5. Waves and wave-induced hydrodynamicsPart III. Coastal Response6. Field measurement techniques and analysis7. Equilibrium beach profiles8. Sediment transport9. Miscellaneous coastal features10. Modeling of beaches and shorelinesPart IV. Shoreline Modification and Analysis11. Beach fill and soft engineering structures12. Hard engineering structures13. Tidal inlets14. Shoreline management.'The book's presentation is of high standard. It can be utilized as a textbook on coastal processes and coastal engineering. The authors, who have devoted a lot of time in conducting research in coastal engineering, deserve to be congratulated on their achievement.' Bulletin
