Tidal Inlets: Hydrodynamics and Morphodynamics

ISBN-13: 9781107194410 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 220 str.

J. Van De Kreeke; R. L. Brouwer

Opis

Using field observations and simple models, this book describes the latest developments in the hydrodynamics and morphodynamics of tidal inlets.

Spis treści

Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Geomorphology; 3. Sand transport pathways; 4. Sand transport and sand bypassing at selected inlets; 5. Empirical relationships; 6. Tidal inlet hydrodynamics (neglecting depth variations with tidal stage); 7. Tidal inlet hydrodynamics (including depth variations with tidal stage); 8. Cross-sectional stability of a single inlet system; 9. Cross-sectional stability of a double inlet system; 10. Cross-sectional stability of a double inlet system: spatially varying basin water level; 11. Morphodynamic modeling of tidal inlets: process-based simulation models; 12. Morphodynamic modeling of tidal inlets: empirical models; 13. River flow and entrance stability; 14. Engineering of tidal inlets; References; Index.