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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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Ebb current
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The tidal current away from shore or down a tidal stream. Usually associated with the decrease in the height of the tide.
Ebb interval
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The interval between the transit of the moon over the meridian of a place and the time of the following strength of ebb.
Durability
Engineering; Coastal engineering
The ability of a rock to retain its physical and mechanical properties (i.e. resist degradation) in engineering service.
Orthogonal
Engineering; Coastal engineering
On a wave-refraction diagram, a line drawn perpendicularly to the wave crests. Also called wave ray.
Recession
Engineering; Coastal engineering
(1) A continuing landward movement of the shoreline. (2) A net landward movement of the shoreline over a specified time.
Berm breakwater
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Rubble mound structure with horizontal berm of armour stones at about sea level, which is allowed to be (re)shaped by the waves.
Comber
Engineering; Coastal engineering
(1) A deepwater wave whose crest is pushed forward by a strong wind; much larger than a whitecap. (2) A long-period breaker.
