Describing the nature of the marine environment and the effects of man-made structures on the behaviour of the sea, this books deals with hydraulic design, the material properties of concrete and the design and specification of structures for coastal environments.

All of the chapters were written specially for this book by practising engineers with specialised knowledge and wide experience of coastal engineering. As most of the authors have been responsible for work in many parts of the world, this book is relevant regardless of where coastal structures are situated.

* The coastal environment and protection
* Hydraulic calculation and armouring
* Durability of concrete at the coast
* Design guides and standards
* Specifications
* Design of coastal structures
* Movements and joints
* Planning and construction
* Maintenance and repair