Mathematical Modeling of Shoreline Evolution (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bernard Le Mehaute

9780266894049: Mathematical Modeling of Shoreline Evolution (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266894046 ISBN 13: 9780266894049

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Understand how coastlines change with waves, storms, and structures

Explore a focused literature survey on mathematical models of shoreline evolution. This edition highlights practical numerical methods for predicting shoreline change thanks to wave action, currents, and shoreline structures, with emphasis on long-term trends relevant to coastal design.

The book provides a clear overview of key theories, from the Pelnard-Considere framework to Bakker’s two-line model, and examines how wave diffraction and onshore-offshore transport shape shorelines near groins and headlands. It emphasizes engineering applicability, data needs, and the limitations of early, idealized approaches, offering a path toward flexible, usable modeling for coastal projects.

Grounded explanations of long-term shoreline evolution and the role of waves and currents
Fairly practical discussion of numerical schemes that engineers can apply
Insights into how structures like groins and breakwaters influence sediment transport
Review of how diffusion, diffraction, and two-line theories interact to predict changes

Ideal for engineers, researchers, and planners seeking a rigorous, accessible introduction to coastal morphodynamics.

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