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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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Planform
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The outline or shape of a body of water as determined by the still-water line.
Upcoast
Engineering; Coastal engineering
In United States usage, the coastal direction generally trending toward the north.
Mud
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A fluid-to-plastic mixture of finely divided particles of solid material and water.
Backwash ripples
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Low amplitude ripple marks formed on fine sand beaches by the Backwash of the waves.
Adjustable groyne
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A groyne whose permeability can be changed, usually with gates or removable sections.
Physical modelling
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Refers to the investigation of coastal or riverine processes using a scaled model.
Breaker depth
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The still-water depth at the point where a wave breaks. Also called breaking depth.
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