A practical, illustrated study of how tidal forces shape harbor entrances and how engineers open busy ports to safe, reliable navigation.
This book examines the causes and forms of bars and how they are managed in real-world harbors. It centers on the Dublin Bar and the Dublin Port improvements, using induced tidal scour as a key method and tracing its long history, design details, and outcomes.
- Foundational concepts of bar formation and sand vs. hard bars.
- How wave action, currents, and tides interact to move and sediment bars.
- The Dublin Bar case study, including the Great South Wall and related works.
- Practical results and lessons for harbor design and dredging strategies.
Ideal for readers of maritime engineering, port history, and applied hydrodynamics seeking concrete, historically grounded examples.