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By
H.F. Burcharth, University of Aalborg, Aalborg, Denmark
Stephen Hawkins, The Laboratory, Citadel Hill, Plymouth, UK
Barbara Zanuttigh, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
A. Lamberti, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Description
The effect of manmade activities is primarily local but can extend far away from the location of intervention. This underlines the importance
of establishing coastal zone management plans covering large stretches of coastlines.
In recent years, interest in Low Crested Structures
(coastal defense structures with a low-crest) has been growing together with awareness of the sensitivity to environmental impacts produced
by coastal defenses.
The relation between wave climate, beach erosion, beach defence means, habitat changes and beach value, which clearly
exists based on EC research results, suggests the necessity of an integrated approach when designing coastal protection schemes. In accordance
with this need, the present design guidelines cover structure stability and construction problems, hydro and morphodynamic effects, environmental
effects (colonisation of the structure and water quality), societal and economic impacts (recreational benefits, swimming safety, beach
quality).
Environmental Design Guidelines for Low Crested Coastal Structures is specifically dedicated to Low Crested
Structures, and provides methodological tools both for the engineering design of structures and for the prediction of performance and
environmental impacts of such structures. A briefing of current best practice for local and national planning authorities, statutory
agencies and other stakeholders in the coastal zone is also covered.
Presented in a generic way, this book is appropriate throughout
the European Union, taking into account current European Commission policy and directives for the promotion of sustainable development
and integrated coastal zone management.
Audience
Consulting engineers or engineering officers and officials of local authorities dealing with coastal protection schemes
Contents
Part I. Guidelines
1. Definition of LCSs covered by the guidelines
2. Function of LCSs
3. Objectives and target effects
of LCSs
4. Outline of design procedure
5. Initial considerations
6. Investigation of environmental conditions
7. Conceptual/pre-design
alternatives
8. Detailed design of preferred scheme
9. Materials for LCSs
10. Construction of LCSs
Part II. Appendix
11. Case Studies
12. An example of environmental design of coastal defence
Part III. Tools
13. Design tools related
to engineering
14. Background knowledge and tools for prediction of ecological impacts
15. Design tools related to socio-economics
| Bibliographic details |
Hardbound, 448 pages, publication date: OCT-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-08-044951-7
ISBN-10: 0-08-044951-4
Imprint: ELSEVIER
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