It takes the average reader 10 hours and 10 minutes to read Coastal Stabilization by Hsu Rong-chung John
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This book discusses coastal defense measures, which have not improved in the past few decades, and better alternatives. It emphasizes on the existence of stable bays in coastal geomorphology and their use in coastal stabilization. The conventional measures for saving beaches, such as seawalls, groins, offshore breakwaters, and renourishment, are discussed in detail, followed by an alternative known as headland control. Many types of coast, and the respective defense measures, are discussed, especially for eroding beaches downcoast of harbors with long breakwaters. The formation of offshore bars during storms is examined and the design of stable recreational beaches is demonstrated. Practical design problems are discussed in all cases. Many issues requiring attention in coastal engineering are also outlined.
Coastal Stabilization by Hsu Rong-chung John is 596 pages long, and a total of 152,576 words.
This makes it 201% the length of the average book. It also has 186% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 13 hours and 53 minutes to read Coastal Stabilization aloud.
Coastal Stabilization is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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