There are many reference books and sources of information on dredging techniques and dredging equipment but very little has been written solely on planning, design and construction of land reclamation using hydraulic fill. This manual, a first of its kind, is an ideal reference for all involved in the development of such infrastructure projects. Written and reviewed by expert practitioners who …
For this second edition of the highly successful 'Dredging: A Handbook for Engineers', Nick Bray and his co-authors have fully updated and expanded the book which covers all aspects of modern dredging including operating methods, outputs, costs, contracts and the impact on the environment. Planning and implementing dredging projects, including pre-contract works, is also well covered. The book …
As bays, lagoons and estuaries ensure protection from wind, and a hinterland rich in natural resources is most enticing, during the early Iron Age the seafaring Phoenician settlers chose such locations all over the Mediterranean for their seaports, establishing pan-Mediterranean trade from the late 9th century BCE onwards. Despite the difficult nautical conditions, Phoenician sailors had conque…
Smith C, Williams J, Nejadhashemi AP, Woznicki S, Leatherman J. 2013. Cropland management versus dredging: An economic analysis of reservoir sediment management. Lake Reserv Manage. 29:151–164. Erosion of agricultural cropland has been identified as a major source of sediment accumulating in water reservoirs. Emphasis is increasingly on finding the most cost-effective ways to control soil er…
This book discusses about Expanding a port, a navigation channel deepening or creating new land for development, introduces changes to our physical, social, economic and political environment. Changes may result from events during the construction process, or relate to the nature of the completed structure. Changes can be positive or negative, short-term or long-term, and may Affect the immedia…
Think of mega containerships traversing oceans and canalas, carrying products that boost the quality of life for populations everywhere. Or Cruise ships with thousands of passengers, young and old, enjoying holidays at sea. Or airports that service millions of travellers, both for business and pleasure, in nearby bays close to urban centres but far enough away to…