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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents an extensive examination of engineering works designed to protect coastal areas from the wrath of the ocean. The author draws from his vast experience and presents various sea defense strategies through the lens of practical examples. He makes a case for building sea walls with concave or cycloidal faces, overhanging curved copings, and recessed parapets for optimal protection against waves. The book delves into the different types of waves, their behavior, and the impact they have on coastal structures. The author goes on to discuss the effectiveness of breakwaters in creating calm waters and examines the best methods for constructing them. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the multifaceted challenges of coastal engineering and the ingenious solutions developed to overcome them. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331939870_0
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