Overview
In this fully revised and updated edition, Thomas M. Turner presents the basic principles of hydraulic dredging in terms that are easily understood. New information on significant technical advances and environmental issues is provided. Charts and data have been updated, improved, and simplified, but the fundamentals remain unchanged. Both standard and metric units of measurement are included. Intended for dredge operators, government agencies and members of the legal profession who are concerned with the dredging industry.Synopsis
In this fully revised and updated edition, Thomas M. Turner presents the basic principles of hydraulic dredging in terms that are easily understood. New information on significant technical advances and environmental issues is provided. Charts and data have been updated, improved, and simplified, but the fundamentals remain unchanged. Both standard and metric units of measurement are included. Intended for dredge operators, government agencies and members of the legal profession who are concerned with the dredging industry.
Booknews
A non-technical and non-theoretical treatment of basic principles of hydraulic dredging for dredge operators, government agents, and legal professionals. First published in 1984 by Cornell Maritime Press, and here updated to include technical advances, environmental issues, more recent data in the charts and graphs, and both standard and metric units of measurement. Well illustrated in black and white. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)