Coastal Defences - Processes, Problems and Solutions (Paperback)

Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sort of issues that can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines 'traditional' hard techniques such as sea walls and groynes, whilst the second looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature. The 'soft' techniques, such as beach feeding and managed realignment, may work more harmoniously with natural processes, but still produce some environmental impacts. By looking at each of the main methods of coastal protection in detail, the book investigates the rationale for using each method and the consequent management issues, presenting a case for and against each of the techniques.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2001
First published:	2001
Authors:	Peter W. French
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	384
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-19845-5
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Environmental impact of natural disasters & phenomena Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Oceanography (seas) Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General
LSN:	0-415-19845-3
Barcode:	9780415198455

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