Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and PracticeWhittles, 2007 - 279 pages This volume covers the topic of engineering geomorphology as a distinct discipline. It includes basic concepts that underpin efforts to explain the causes, mechanisms and consequences of landform change. It then considers how the land surface works in the context of wetland, flatland, hills, mountains, rivers and coasts. |
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... INPUTS ( e.g. RAIN ) ZONE 1 SOURCE AREA ( SUPPLY ) MUDSLIDE SYSTEM INPUTS ( e.g. RAIN ) Transfers of sediment ( mudslide debris ) ZONE 2 MUDSLIDE TRACK ( TRANSPORT ) Transfers of water and sediment Transfers of sediment ( mudslide ...
... INPUTS ( e.g. RAIN ) ZONE 1 SOURCE AREA ( SUPPLY ) MUDSLIDE SYSTEM INPUTS ( e.g. RAIN ) Transfers of sediment ( mudslide debris ) ZONE 2 MUDSLIDE TRACK ( TRANSPORT ) Transfers of water and sediment Transfers of sediment ( mudslide ...
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... Inputs Table 28.2 Beaufort scale of wind and significant wave characteristics. 28 Energy Gradients and Erosional / Depositional Settings The coastline is subject to energy inputs from three main forcing processes : waves ( wind waves ...
... Inputs Table 28.2 Beaufort scale of wind and significant wave characteristics. 28 Energy Gradients and Erosional / Depositional Settings The coastline is subject to energy inputs from three main forcing processes : waves ( wind waves ...
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... INPUTS Shingle supplied by recession of cliffs to the west of Pensarn ( e.g. Llanddulas Head , Tan Penmaen Head ... INPUTS Shingle supplied from spreads of glacial material on the seabed . Supply rate decreases through Holocene as rate ...
... INPUTS Shingle supplied by recession of cliffs to the west of Pensarn ( e.g. Llanddulas Head , Tan Penmaen Head ... INPUTS Shingle supplied from spreads of glacial material on the seabed . Supply rate decreases through Holocene as rate ...
Contents
Landform Change 1 Geomorphology and Engineering | 1 |
Energy Inputs and Geomorphological Activity | 6 |
Stress Strain and Strength | 15 |
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Engineering Geomorphology: Theory and Practice P. G. Fookes,E. Mark Lee,Dr. James S. Griffiths No preview available - 2007 |
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