Coastal and Estuarine Sediment Dynamics
Author | : Keith R. Dyer |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 368 |
Release | : 1986-05-06 |
ISBN-10 | : UCSD:31822002229896 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (96 Downloads) |
Download or read book Coastal and Estuarine Sediment Dynamics written by Keith R. Dyer and published by . This book was released on 1986-05-06 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the movement of mud, sand, and gravel on the continental shelf in the nearshore zone, on beaches, and in estuaries. A multi-disciplinary treatment integrating marine geology, oceanography, and engineering. Presents concepts in engineering sediment distribution patterns that improve the prediction of erosion and deposition rates. Reviews background material as well as the results of recent research.