Handbook of dredging engineering. / [edited by] John B. Herbich.

Chap. 1. Introduction , Chnap. 2 Basic Fluid Mechanics , Chap. 3. Dredge Pumps , Chap.4.Dredging Equipment , Chap.5 Definition and History of Small Dredges , Chap.6. Physical Classification of sediments ,Chap.7. Pipeline Transport of Solids , Chap.8. Dredging Methods , Chap. 9.Maintenance Dredging in Channels and Harbors , Chap. 10Case Histories for Significant U.S. Dredging Projects , Chap.11 Dsiposal and Placement of Dredged Material , Chap. 12. Numerical Models for Predicting the Fate of Dredged Material Placed in Open Water , Chap.. Environment Effects of Dredging Activities , Chap. 14 WAter Qaulity Aspects of Dredging and Dredged Sediment Dsiposal , Chap.15.Subaqueous Capping of Contaminated Sediment , Chap.16. Beneficial Uses of deredged Material , Chap.17. Design and Construction of coastal Wetlands Using Dredged Material , Chap.18.Removal of contaminated SSediment by Dredging, Chap.19.Instrumentation and Automation , Chap.20.Project Planning , Chap. 21. Dredging Contracts , 22. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) Program , Chap. 23 Dredging for Commerical Navigation in the United States , Appenendix 1. Conversion Factors and Quantities , Appendix 2.Fluid Properties ,Appendix 3. Concetration of Mixture , Fall Velocity of Particles l and Apparent Kinematic Viscosity , Appendix 4.Government Regulatory Programs, Appendix 5.Dredging Operations Technical Support Publications ,Appendix 6. Example Design Calcualtions , Appendix 7. Specifications for Dredging Houston Ship Channel, Appendix 8.DRAGBL :Geotechnical Factors in Dredgeability (Computer Program) Appendix 9.Estimating Dredging Dredging Costs , Appendix 10.Recognizing Westlands.

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