Coastal Dynamics

Our world is constantly changing, governed by continuity, dynamic interactions and boundary conditions. For many coasts, the common denominators contributing to these changes are sand, waves, tides, salt gradients, and human interaction, all themes that are treated in this valuable textbook.

Confining itself to essentials, the coverage reflects centuries of theoretical and practical knowledge of Dutch coastal engineers. Focussing, where applicable, on linear theory, the book shows how the essentials of local coastal behavior can be reproduced and predicted.

Contents:IntroductionThe Dutch Coast: A Coastal Engineering View:Introduction150 Years of Beach MeasurementsThe Jarkus Measurements (Holland Coast)Sand Transport by Waves and Tides (Uninterrupted Coast)Tides, Shaping a Coast: Lessons from Van Veen and Other Old MastersChanges of the Zealand coast by Man and NatureLine Theories in Coastal Dynamics:IntroductionOne Line Theory, No Diffraction2-Line TheoryMore-Line TheoriesSymbols Concerning Chapter 3Determination of Coastal Constants:General ConsiderationsCalculation of Coastal Constants from Hindcasting of Field DataComputation of Coastal Constants in Longshore Direction from theWave ClimateFocussing on cross-shore interactionSymbols Concerning Chapter 4Experimental Verification:IntroductionExperiments in LaboratoriesResults of Groin Application in NatureValuation of the One- and Two-line Model:IntroductionRemarks on the Sand Transport Mechanism AssumedEffect of Variable Wave ConditionsEffects of Groins as Result of the One- and Two-line TheoryInteraction Between Outer Delta's and Tidal Basins:IntroductionMomentaneous velocities: Linear Tidal Hydraulics. The Lorentz Method and Considerations on Velocity ProfilesTidal Hydraulics: Resultant Currents, Caused by Longitudinal Density GradientsNon-linear Tidal Hydraulics: Vertical Circulation, Caused by “Rain in the Drain”Summary Concerning Tidal-averaged Vertical Circulation; Concluding RemarksResonance and Morphological Stability of a Prismatic ChannelA Morphological Behavior Model for the Outer Delta of Tidal InletsMorphology of Multiple-channel Tidal Inlet Systems, like Wadden Sea and Western ScheldtDiscussion on the Assumptions; Limitations on the Applied Methods in Relation to Other Methods; AcknowledgementAcknowledgementsEpilogue: Forum and Future Research:“There is More Between Water and Earth, Dear Bakker, than is Meant in your Philosophy”
Readership: Graduate students and researchers in ocean and coastal engineering and management.