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Coastal engineering
A branch of civil engineering that applies engineering principles specifically to projects within the coastal zone including areas nearshore, estuary, marine, and shoreline.
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Wave rose
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Diagram showing the long-term distribution of wave height and direction.
Pleistocene
Engineering; Coastal engineering
An epoch of the Quaternary Period characterised by several glacial ages.
Abrasion
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The mechanical wearing away by rock material transported by wind or water
Wave age
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The ratio of wave velocity to wind velocity (in wave forecasting theory).
Calm
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The condition of the water surface when there is no wind waves or swell.
Apron
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Layer of stone, concrete or other material to protect the toe of a structure.
Depth of breaking
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The still-water depth at the point where the wave breaks. Also breaker depth.
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