Preface OrganizationSponsorsInvited papersSwiss strategy for integrated risk management: Approaches to flood protection and river restoration J. Hess, O. Overney & E. GertschRevitalization of rivers in Switzerland-a historical review Ch. GöldiSwiss contribution to bed load trans…
Every year the Swiss Commission for Flood Protection (KOHS) of the Swiss Association for Water Management (SWV) organizes a symposium where professionals, officers of public administrations, and researchers exchange their experiences on special topics and key projects in river e…
Designed to provide guidance on the principal issues surrounding the use of timber in coastal and river engineering. This manual provides an introduction to the use and properties of timber, a framework for responsible selection and procurement of timber materials, discussion of…
Designed to provide guidance on the principal issues surrounding the use of timber in coastal and river engineering. This manual provides an introduction to the use and properties of timber, a framework for responsible selection and procurement of timber materials, discussion of…
"This manual has been designed to provide guidance on the principal issues surrounding the use of timber in coastal and river engineering." "Whilst primarily intended for practising engineers, the manual will also be a useful reference for students, procurement specialists and t…
Designed to provide guidance on the principal issues surrounding the use of timber in coastal and river engineering. This manual provides an introduction to the use and properties of timber, a framework for responsible selection and procurement of timber materials, discussion of…
The river and estuary environment pose a range of new and increased risks to the engineer. To complete works successfully the engineer needs to manage these risks such that construction is done safely and to specification, and this book provides guidance in risk assessment and m…