An Introduction to Sedimentation Analysis of Coastal Estuaries

J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Sept 2020 · Guyer Partners

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About this eBook

Introductory technical guidance for civil, environmental and marine engineers interested in coastal 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.

About the author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).

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