"Introduction to Coastal Engineering is an innovative and comprehensive resource designed to bridge the existing gaps in the study and application of engineering solutions for coastal environments. Coastal engineering plays a vital role in addressing the impacts of sea-level rise due to climate change, and this guide emphasizes real-world, practical solutions and applications for professional engineers and engineering students combating these issues. This book offers an extensive exploration of coastal engineering topics, ...
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"Introduction to Coastal Engineering is an innovative and comprehensive resource designed to bridge the existing gaps in the study and application of engineering solutions for coastal environments. Coastal engineering plays a vital role in addressing the impacts of sea-level rise due to climate change, and this guide emphasizes real-world, practical solutions and applications for professional engineers and engineering students combating these issues. This book offers an extensive exploration of coastal engineering topics, including coastal structures, processes, and modeling as well as wave and wind theory. Each chapter is accompanied by detailed worked problems and end-of-chapter discussion questions. Practical solutions, the latest advancements in the field, and reliable data are integrated throughout the book, making it an ideal resource for engineering students and professionals focused on the development and preservation of coastal structures and communities. The concepts are presented in a clear and understandable manner, making the complexities of coastal engineering topics much easier to comprehend and apply. In an era marked by the unprecedented challenges of climate change, Introduction to Coastal Engineering is a key resource for the students entering the field and practicing engineers responsible for sustaining and developing our coastal areas"--
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