Coast Erosion Protection Works (Classic Reprint): On the Case System in British Guiana - Couverture souple

Gerald O. Case

9781332006922: Coast Erosion Protection Works (Classic Reprint): On the Case System in British Guiana

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ISBN 10 : 1332006922 ISBN 13 : 9781332006922

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Guarding a coastline with a clear plan and proven methods. A detailed account of how British Guiana protected its shores, towns, and industries from the sea.

The book explains the problems that led to erosion along the coast and the evolution of protection works. It traces early, ineffective defenses and shows how a systematic study shaped durable solutions. Readers gain insight into the kinds of structures used, the role of expert commissions, and the shift toward nature-informed protection that saved land and livelihoods.

How waves, winds, and currents move shorelines and create erosion or accretion.
Why older sea defences failed and how a new approach was developed.
How groynes, fascines, and other measures were designed and placed for effectiveness.
Historical context about planning, regulation, and funding of coastal protection.

Ideal for readers of engineering history and coastal management, as well as anyone curious about large-scale protection works in a tropical setting.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332006922
ISBN 13: 9781332006922
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 72
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Coast Erosion Protection Works: On the Case System in British Guiana

Gerald O. Case

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ISBN 10 : 1332006922 ISBN 13 : 9781332006922

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the problem of erosion along the Guyanese coast, especially as it relates to coastal engineering. The author begins by describing the layers of the local coastline, which are composed of marine alluvium with areas of windblown sand dunes, then discusses the physical changes to the coastline over time. The author posits that the erosion that has taken place in recent decades is primarily caused by artificial forces and not natural ones. The book goes on to explain how existing sea defenses were not only ineffective but were actively causing erosion, and that these defenses were largely built without proper planning or supervision. The author then outlines a proposal for a comprehensive scheme of permanent protection works, which encompasses a new sea wall reinforced with concrete and the construction of groynes to build up the natural protection of the shore and prevent erosion. The author concludes by discussing the scheme's implementation and results since its partial completion in 1919. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in coastal engineering, erosion control, or the history of Guyana. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781332006922_0

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