An Introduction to Sedimentation Analysis of Estuaries for Professional Engineers

Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers and construction managers interested in sedimentation analysis of estuaries. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. SEDIMENT SOURCES, 3. SEDIMENT CLASSIFICATION, 4. COARSE SEDIMENT TRANSPORT, 5. COHESIVE SEDIMENT TRANSPORT, 6. IMPACT OF TIDAL FLOW AND GEOMETRY, 7. SEDIMENT CHARACTERIZATION, 8. TRANSPORT PARAMETERS, 9. CAUSES OF SEDIMENT DEPOSITION, 10. CONSOLIDATION, 11. PHYSICAL MODELS, 12. ANALYTICAL MODELS, 13. NUMERICAL MODELS, 14. HYBRID MODELS, 15. FIELD DATA REQUIREMENTS.