Wave Action: In Relation to Engineering Structures (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. D. Gaillard

9780260580047: Wave Action: In Relation to Engineering Structures (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 026058004X ISBN 13: 9780260580047

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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How waves affect engineering structures and how to study them

Discover the mechanisms behind wave forces and how engineers can measure, predict, and design for them. This edition presents the core ideas and practical results from early 20th‑century research on shallow‑water waves and their impact on harbors, piers, and coastlines.

This work collects theory and observation to show how wave motion translates into pressures, loads, and lasting effects on structures. It highlights methods—including diaphragm and spring dynamometers—and compares theoretical predictions with real measurements, aiming to improve design against the constant action of breaking and moving water. The material blends math, experiments, and field observations to illuminate the challenges engineers face at river mouths, lakeshores, and offshore works.

Foundational concepts of deep and shallow water waves, their velocity, energy, and how they transfer force to structures
Different ways waves exert force—from static pressures to dynamic impacts and fluid columns
Two approaches to measurement: spring and diaphragm dynamometers, and what they reveal about pressures over time
Real‑world case notes and measurements that illustrate how walls, jetties, and breakwaters endure wave action

Ideal for engineers, students, and readers seeking a clear bridge between wave theory and practical coastal and harbor design.

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