An Introduction to Sand Transport and Coastal Dunes for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers, environmental engineers and other professional engineers interested in coastal engineering. Here is what is discussed: 1. DUNES AND DUNE PROCESSES, 2. FACTORS AFFECTING DUNE GROWTH RATES, 3. DUNE SEDIMENT BUDGET, 4. PROCEDURE TO ESTIMATE DUNE “TRAPPING FACTOR”, 5. CONTINUITY EQUATION FOR WIND TRANSPORT OF BEACH SAND, 6. LIMITED SOURCE DUE TO GRADATION ARMORING.