Download or read book Coastal Defence written by Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain) and published by Thomas Telford. This book was released on 2002 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The construction of coastal defences has allowed many people to live and work in safety in areas of the United Kingdom that would otherwise have been lost to the sea. - However, building and maintaining such defences is a difficult and expensive undertaking, with inevitable consequences for the environment. - In rural areas, some existing defences have been abandoned and, given the predicted effects of global warming, this policy may be extended in the future. - "This guide explains how shorelines can be managed in a cost-effective and environmentally acceptable manner, and includes guidance on the design, construction and maintenance of coastal defences."--Jacket.