Abstract: Navigation channel design for large ships has evolved from a rule‐of‐thumb approach to comprehensive site specific analysis which include navigation requirements, environmental assessment and economic optimization. The ...

Abstract: Floating breakwaters are inventoried. The various types are separated into 4 general categories, which are Box, Pontoon, Mat, and Tethered Float. The Tethered Float was identified as a special category but lacked sufficient ...

Abstract: Most major ports in the United States (and the world) are located in tidal estuaries. Access to these ports generally requires development of dredged channels. The maintenance of these channels can be affected by many ...