PHYSICAL MODELS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN COASTAL ENGINEERING (Advanced Oc...

Description: PHYSICAL MODELS AND LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN COASTAL ENGINEERING (Advanced Ocean Engineering) [Hardcover] Hughes, Steven A Product Overview Laboratory physical models are a valuable tool for coastal engineers. Physical models help us to understand the complex hydrodynamic processes occurring in the nearshore zone and they provide reliable and economic engineering design solutions.This book is about the art and science of physical modeling as applied in coastal engineering. The aim of the book is to consolidate and synthesize into a single text much of the knowledge about physical modeling that has been developed worldwide.This book was written to serve as a graduate-level text for a course in physical modeling or as a reference text for engineers and researchers engaged in physical modeling and laboratory experimentation. The first three chapters serve as an introduction to similitude and physical models, covering topics such as advantages and disadvantages of physical models, systems of units, dimensional analysis, types of similitude and various hydraulic similitude criteria applicable to coastal engineering models.Practical application of similitude principles to coastal engineering studies is covered in Chapter 4 (Hydrodynamic Models), Chapter 5 (Coastal Structure Models) and Chapter 6 (Sediment Transport Models). These chapters develop the appropriate similitude criteria, discuss inherent laboratory and scale effects and overview the technical literature pertaining to these types of models. The final two chapters focus on the related subjects of laboratory wave generation (Chapter 7) and measurement and analysis techniques (Chapter 8). Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ World Scientific Publishing Company (November 1, 1993) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 588 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9810215401 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 08 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,954,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #933 in Hydraulics (Books) #1,207 in Oceanography (Books) #2,524 in Civil Engineering (Books) #933 in Hydraulics (Books) #1,207 in Oceanography (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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