An Introduction to Coastal Engineering
$172.80
- Hardcover
336 pages
- Release Date
20 December 2024
Summary
Understand and respond to a changing coastline with this comprehensive reference
Coastal engineering concerns society’s interactions with coastlines and relates, for example, to coastal flooding, beach erosion, seawalls and breakwaters, and the design of marinas. As climate change drives sea level rise, coastal engineering is critical in responding to increased coastal flooding and receding shorelines. The need to develop coastal infrastructure while minimizing enviro…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781394257140 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1394257147 |
| Author: | Michael Isaacson |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Imprint: | John Wiley & Sons Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 20 December 2024 |
| Weight: | 612g |
| Dimensions: | 25mm x 191mm x 239mm |
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Michael Isaacson
Michael Isaacson, Ph.D., P.Eng., is Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has decades of experience teaching coastal engineering and undertaking coastal engineering projects, his publication record includes over 200 papers on coastal engineering topics, and he has served on numerous professional committees and boards.
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