Breakwaters and closure dams

Breakwaters and closure dams - 2nd edition
Breakwaters and closure dams belong to the most spectacular hydraulic structures. They are exposed to the most severe loading by waves and currents, either during their construction, or during their life cycle. Design and construction of these structures are that much inter-related that a proper understanding is not possible without a thorough knowledge of theory and a proper understanding of practical matters.
This book attempts to offer this combination to the graduate student. It starts with a description of the functional requirements, it discusses the relevant theory and shows the application of experience and theoretical knowledge to the design.
Contents: Introduction  Positioning the subject  The design process  Considerations at system level  Use of theory  Data collection  Stability of random placed rock mounds  Dynamic stability  Stability of monolithic breakwaters  Wave-structure interaction  Design practice of breakwater cross-sections  Design practice for closure dams  Construction methods for granular material  Construction methods for monolithic structures  Failure modes and optimization  Flow development in closure gaps  Review  Appendices.
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