Introduction to the Physics of Cohesive Sediment Dynamics in the - Marine Environmen

Presents an introduction to the physical processes of cohesive sediment in the marine environment. This book focuses on highly dynamic systems, such as estuaries and coastal seas. Processes on the continental shelf are also discussed and attention is given to the effects of chemistry, biology and gas.

List of contents

1. Introduction.2. Boundary layer flow.3. The nature of cohesive sediment.4. Flocculation processes.5. Settling and sedimentation.6. Sediment-fluid interaction.7. Self-weight consolidation. 8. Mechanical behaviour.9. Erosion and entrainment.10. Biological effects.11. Gas in cohesive sediment.Appendix A: Nomenclature.Appendix B: Definitions and useful relations.Appendix C: Measuring techniques.Appendix D: Tensor analysis.Appendix E: The 1DV Point Model.

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"DIS-56 has given me a lot of new ideas, and it will undoubtedly stimulate others as well. There can be only one recommendation for the interested reader: buy the book before it runs out of print again." --Journal of Sedimentary Research, 2005

Product details

• Authors: Walther G. M. van Kesteren, W. G. M. Van Kesteren, Walther G. M. Van Kesteren, Walther G.M. van Kesteren, Walther G.M. van Kesteren, J. C. Winterwerp, J. C. Kesteren Winterwerp, J.c. Kesteren Winterwerp, Johan C. Winterwerp, Johan C. (Delft Hydraulics & Faculty o Winterwerp, WINTERWERP J C KESTEREN W G M, Winterwerp Johan C.
• Assisted by: W. G. M. Van Kesteren (Editor), Johan C. Winterwerp (Editor)
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.06.2004
• EAN: 9780444515537
• ISBN: 978-0-444-51553-7
• No. of pages: 576
• Series: Developments in Sedimentology; Developments in Sedimentology
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Heat, energy and power station engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Hydraulics, Hydraulic Engineering