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OverviewThere cannot be many people who have not visited the coastline and witnessed the problems of erosion or changes brought about by tides and waves. When such problems occur, coastal engineers usually remedy the problem by using a new set of structures to stop erosion, or increasingly by other means, such as the placement of sediment on the effected beach. However, such methods only treat the symptoms, not the causes. These 'solutions' can also create additional problems, which will need addressing in the future. Coastal Defences aims to present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sorts 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. These '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. Coastal Defences constantly raises questions regarding the larger scale planning and usage of the world's coastlines. By resolving issues such as whether we need to defend our coasts in the first place and what happens with sea level rise, many of the problems outlined in this book could be avoided in the first place. Peter French combines a knowledge of coastal defence design and structure, with an understanding of the environmental and ecological impacts such structures can have, to encourage a new approach in coastal defence planning. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peter W. FrenchPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.740kg ISBN: 9780415198448ISBN 10: 0415198445 Pages: 388 Publication Date: 17 May 2001 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents1. Introduction to coastal defences 2. The role of coastal processes in coastal defence management Section I. Hard Approaches to Coastal Defence 3. Sea walls and revetments 4. Groynes and Jetties (Shore normal structures) 5. Cliff stabilisation 6. Offshore breakwaters Section II. Soft Approaches to Coastal Defence 7. Beach feeding 8. Dune Building 9. Increasing natural sedimentation in mudflat environments 10. Managed realignment Section III. Coastal Defence in a Changing Environment 11. Coastal defences revisited 12. Coastal defences in the futureReviewsFrench present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sort of issues can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines traditional hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, while the second section looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature.. <br>-The Compendium Newsletter <br> French present the broad spectrum of methods that engineers use to protect the coastline and investigates the sort of issues can arise as a result. The first section of the book examines traditional hard techniques, such as sea walls and groynes, while the second section looks at the more recent trend of using techniques more sympathetic to nature.. -The Compendium Newsletter Author InformationPeter W. French Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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