Book contents
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Geomorphology
- 3 Sand Transport Pathways
- 4 Sand Transport and Sand Bypassing at Selected Inlets
- 5 Empirical Relationships
- 6 Tidal Inlet Hydrodynamics; Excluding Depth Variations with Tidal Stage
- 7 Tidal Inlet Hydrodynamics; Including Depth Variations with Tidal Stage
- 8 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Single Inlet System
- 9 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Double Inlet System, Assuming a Uniformly Varying Basin Water Level
- 10 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Double Inlet System, Assuming a Spatially Varying Basin Water Level
- 11 Morphodynamic Modeling of Tidal Inlets Using a Process-Based Simulation Model
- 12 Morphodynamic Modeling of Tidal Inlets Using an Empirical Model
- 13 River Flow and Entrance Stability
- 14 Engineering of Tidal Inlets
- References
- Index
Preface
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 July 2017
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Geomorphology
- 3 Sand Transport Pathways
- 4 Sand Transport and Sand Bypassing at Selected Inlets
- 5 Empirical Relationships
- 6 Tidal Inlet Hydrodynamics; Excluding Depth Variations with Tidal Stage
- 7 Tidal Inlet Hydrodynamics; Including Depth Variations with Tidal Stage
- 8 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Single Inlet System
- 9 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Double Inlet System, Assuming a Uniformly Varying Basin Water Level
- 10 Cross-Sectional Stability of a Double Inlet System, Assuming a Spatially Varying Basin Water Level
- 11 Morphodynamic Modeling of Tidal Inlets Using a Process-Based Simulation Model
- 12 Morphodynamic Modeling of Tidal Inlets Using an Empirical Model
- 13 River Flow and Entrance Stability
- 14 Engineering of Tidal Inlets
- References
- Index
Summary
Historically, interest in tidal inlets originates from their importance for commercial shipping and recreational boating. Unfortunately, when in a natural state, most inlets are less than ideal from a navigational point of view and need improvement. They are unstable, i.e., as a result of tide and waves they have a tendency to migrate and shoal. Initially, to stabilize inlets, common sense and practical experience was used as the sole guide. It was not until the nineteen-twenties that research, using field observations, mathematical analysis and laboratory experiments, led to an improved understanding of the complex physical processes that govern the water motion and morphology of tidal inlets. This knowledge could then be used to arrive at science-based improvements.
This book summarizes and synthesizes the scientific advances in inlet research with emphasis on the period 1978 to present. It is a sequel to the earlier books, Stability of Coastal Inlets by Per Bruun and Gerritsen (1960) and Stability of Tidal Inlets: Theory and Engineering by Per Bruun et al. (1978). The focus is on natural (no man-made modifications) tidal inlets in a sandy environment. The book is intended for anyone who is interested or has dealings with tidal inlets, including coastal engineers, coastal scientists, students and managers. The two authors made an equal contribution to the contents of this book.
Per Bruun and Frans Gerritsen, through their afore mentioned book, were central in introducing Co van de Kreeke to the field of tidal inlets. Discussions with Per Bruun, Robert Dean, Murrough O'Brien and Ashish Mehta have further stimulated this interest. Ronald Brouwer was introduced to the field of tidal inlets by Co van de Kreeke. They worked closely together during his graduate work on tidal inlets at Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands. The support of Henk Schuttelaars and Pieter Roos during that period is acknowledged.
In preparing the manuscript, a number of chapters have benefited greatly from discussions with colleagues. They include Henk Schuttelaars and Pieter Roos on Chapters 9 and 10, Zheng Wang on Chapter 12 and Erroll Mclean and Jon Hinwood on Chapter 13. Albert Oost was helpful in explaining the geology and sedimentology of the Wadden Sea.
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- Tidal InletsHydrodynamics and Morphodynamics, pp. xi - xiiPublisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2017