Isbn: 9781332006922 - coast erosion protection works (classic reprint): on the case system in british guiana: on the case system in british guiana (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the problem of erosion along the Guyanese coast, especially as it relates to coastal engineering. The author begins by describing the layers of the local coastline, which are composed of marine alluvium with areas of windblown sand dunes, then discusses the physical changes to the coastline over time. The author posits that the erosion that has taken place in recent decades is primarily caused by artificial forces and not natural ones. The book goes on to explain how existing sea defenses were not only ineffective but were actively causing erosion, and that these defenses were largely built without proper planning or supervision. The author then outlines a proposal for a comprehensive scheme of permanent protection works, which encompasses a new sea wall reinforced with concrete and the construction of groynes to build up the natural protection of the shore and prevent erosion. The author concludes by discussing the scheme's implementation and results since its partial completion in 1919. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in coastal engineering, erosion control, or the history of Guyana. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…