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Introduction to Nearshore Hydrodynamics

Introduction to Nearshore Hydrodynamics

by Ib A. Svendsen

2006 (745 pages)

ISBN:9789812561428

Intended as both an introductory textbook and a reference for those working in the field of coastal engineering, this book helps de-mystify some of the many research results only found in journals, reports and conference proceedings.

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Table of Contents

Introduction to Nearshore Hydrodynamics
Prologue
Preface
Chapter 1	-	Introduction
Chapter 2	-	Hydrodynamic Background
Chapter 3	-	Linear Waves
Chapter 4	-	Energy Balance in the Nearshore Region
Chapter 5	-	Properties of Breaking Waves
Chapter 6	-	Wave Models Based on Linear Wave Theory
Chapter 7	-	Nonlinear Waves: Analysis of Parameters
Chapter 8	-	Stokes Wave Theory
Chapter 9	-	Long Wave Theory
Chapter 10	-	Boundary Layers
Chapter 11	-	Nearshore Circulation
Chapter 12	-	Cross-Shore Circulation and Undertow
Chapter 13	-	Quasi-3D Nearshore Circulation Models
Chapter 14	-	Other Nearshore Flow Phenomena