Ship channel design and operation
Title:
Ship channel design and operation
Author:
McCartney, Bruce L.
ISBN:
9780784471159
Publication Information:
Reston, VA : American Society of Civil Engineers, ©2005.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 257 pages) : illustrations.
Series:
ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 107
ASCE manuals and reports on engineering practice ; no. 107.
Contents:
Project Design -- Ship Characteristics -- Factors Influencing Channel Design -- Estuary Hydraulics -- Channel Depth -- Channel Alignment -- Channel Width -- Sedimentation -- Dredging -- Jetties -- Ship Locks -- Other Project Elements -- Environmental Considerations -- Model Studies -- Ice Management -- Economic Optimum Design -- Construction -- Operations and Maintenance -- Coast Guard Activities that Support Navigation -- NOAA Activities that Support Navigation -- Case Histories.
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Electronic Access:
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