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Coastal Structures '83

by J. Richard Weggel,


American Society of Civil Engineers, New York, NY
978-0-87262-353-8 (ISBN-13) | 0-87262-353-X (ISBN-10), 1983, Soft Cover, Pg. viii, 1012
22 cm
Conference information: A Specialty Conference on Design, Construction, Maintenance and Performance of Coastal Structures | Arlington, Virginia, United States | March 9-11, 1983

Out of Print: Not available at ASCE Bookstore.


Document Type: Book - Proceedings

Abstract:

The objective of the conference Coastal Structures '83 was to develop in-depth discussion of the state-of-the-art and future needs concerning coastal structures. Design, construction, maintenance, testing and rehabilitation are considered for breakwaters, rubble structures, bulkheads, floating structures, jetties, pile supported structures and pipelines. Aspects of shoreline response scour, beach protection, erosion control, and beach nourishment are covered. Wave effects and storm surges on structures are also considered.

Subject Headings: Coastal protection structures | Pipe piles | Pile tests | Coastal management | Beach protection and nourishment | Structural design | Storm surges

 

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