Dredging Engineering (Classic Reprint)

F. Lester Simon

ISBN 10: 133003631X / ISBN 13: 9781330036310

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines dredging engineering, the practice of extracting valuable materials and managing water depth through the use of specialized machinery. Beginning with an overview of the field, the author describes the different types of dredges, including the two main varieties: bucket dredges and hydraulic dredges. Further chapters focus on the components and operation of bucket dredges, with special attention to grapple dredges and dipper dredges. The book delves into the complexities of dredge design, such as boom dynamics and stress analysis, and explores the factors involved in planning and executing dredging projects, such as site exploration and estimating quantities. The author draws from historical examples and industry best practices to illustrate the technical and practical considerations involved in dredging, providing a comprehensive guide to this essential engineering discipline. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330036310_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Dredging Engineering (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133003631X
• ISBN 13: 9781330036310
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Engineering

About this title

Synopsis

Understand how dredging creates depth, builds fills, and shapes navigation channels.

This book explains the practical methods, equipment, and phased approach used in dredging projects, from rock removal to sea-going hopper operations.

Dredging Engineering offers a practical look at how dredges are chosen, planned, and operated. It covers the types of dredges used for rock and sediment, the advantages and limitations of sea-going hopper dredges, and the main stages of a project: preliminary engineering, construction of appurtenant structures, and ongoing operation. You’ll see how a project is framed by its objectives, the equipment chosen, and the strategies that keep work on schedule and within cost.
What you’ll experience

• How different dredges work together to meet depth and fill goals
• Key design features, such as suction systems, hoppers, and ballast or overflow arrangements
• The three-stage project framework: site exploration, preparatory works, and operation
• Real-world examples and the practical considerations behind dredging decisions

Ideal for readers of civil and marine engineering, port development, and coastal construction who want a solid, non‑fiction guide to dredging concepts and processes.