An Introduction to Sand Transport and Coastal Dunes (Coastal Engineering)

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers, and other professional engineers and construction managers interested the dynamic behavior of coastal sand and dunes. Here is what is discussed: 1. DUNES AND DUNE PROCESSES, 2. FACTORS AFFECTING DUNE GROWTH RATES, 3. DUNE SEDIMENT BUDGET, 4. PROCEDURE TO ESTIMATE DUNE "TRAPPING FACTOR," 5. CONTINUITY EQUATION FOR WIND TRANSPORT OF BEACH SAND, 6. LIMITED SOURCE DUE TO GRADATION ARMORING.

• | Author: J. Paul Guyer
• | Publisher: Independently published
• | Publication Date: Jul 23, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 47 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1717878628
• | ISBN-13: 9781717878625