Basic Coastal Engineering (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781441936103)

This reference text is the only one to explore the basics of surface wave mechanics and coastal processes, along with the fundamentals of coastal engineering analysis and design. The text discusses and shows how the application of numerical computer models can be used to solve coastal engineering problems. The book will be of use to senior and beginning post-graduate students in civil and mechanical engineering or the physical and environmental sciences a well-rounded introduction to coastal engineering.