River, Coastal and Shoreline Protection: Erosion Control Using Riprap and Armourstone
C. R. Thorne (Editor), Steven R. Abt (Editor), Krystian W. Pilarczyk (Editor), Frans B. J. Barends (Editor), Stephen T. MaynordBooks.org participates in affiliate programs including Bookshop.org and the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this page, at no additional cost to you.
Synopsis
RIPRAP is a widely used engineering method for protecting river banks and coastlines from erosion. This book studies the fundamental issues and problems concerned with various aspects of this method of erosion control.
Booknews
In papers presented at the International Riprap Workshop, held in Fort Collins, Colorado, July 1993, researchers and practitioners address fundamental issues and problems concerned with the protection of waterways and coasts using rock, riprap, and rubble. Following two introductory papers, 45 papers are arranged in sections devoted to current and wave-induced forces in river channels; current and wave- induced forces along coasts; geotechnical aspects of stability; properties of materials; environmental aspects; construction and maintenance; and practical experience. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)