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Coastal Engineering
Processes, Theory and Design Practice, 2nd Edition
Historically, much harm has been done by well-meaning coastal engineering attempts, which seemed like good ideas on paper but which failed to allow for practical issues. For this reason, it is vital that theories and models are well grounded in practice. This second edition brings the models and...
Published December 13th 2011 by CRC Press
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Hydraulic Modelling – An Introduction
Principles, Methods and Applications
Modelling forms a vital part of all engineering design, yet many hydraulic engineers are not fully aware of the assumptions they make. These assumptions can have important consequences when choosing the best model to inform design decisions. Considering the advantages and limitations of both...
Published January 24th 2010 by CRC Press
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Risk and Reliability
Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering
Risk and Reliability: Coastal and Hydraulic Engineering sets out the methods which are increasingly being required by Government Agencies for river and sea defence design and flood defence system management. And it shows how to describe uncertainty in the performance of flood and erosion defences....
Published August 16th 2009 by CRC Press
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Coastal Engineering
Processes, Theory and Design Practice
The United Nations estimate that by 2004, in excess of 75% of the world's population will live within the coastal zone. These regions are therefore of critical importance to a majority of the world's citizens. The coastal zone provides important economic, transport, residential and recreational...
Published August 31st 2004 by CRC Press