Handbook of Coastal and Ocean Engineering

In 2 Volumes

The handbook contains a comprehensive compilation of topics that are at the forefront of many of the technical advances in ocean waves, coastal, and ocean engineering. More than 110 internationally recognized authorities in the field of coastal and ocean engineering have contributed articles in their areas of expertise to this handbook. These international luminaries are from highly respected universities and renowned research and consulting organizations around the world.

Contents:

• Volume I:

  • Shallow-Water Waves
  • Water Level Fluctuations
  • Coastal and Offshore Structures

• Volume II:

  • Wave-Structure-Soil Interaction
  • Ports and Harbors
  • Coastal Sediment Processes
  • Environmental Problems
  • Sustainable Coastal Development
  • Coastal Hazards
  • Ocean Energy
  • Physical Modeling and Numerical Model Validation
  • Coastal Engineering Practice and Education

Readership: Graduate students, researchers and professionals in coastal and ocean engineering, oceanography and meteorology.
Key Features:

• Provides state-of-the-art technical advances and latest research findings on coastal and ocean engineering
• Practical use to coastal, ocean, civil, geotechnical and structural engineers, coastal planners, marine biologists and oceanographers
• Excellent resource for educational and teaching purposes, and researchers currently working in coastal and ocean Engineering