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The United States Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency with a mission to provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen the nation's security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters. It is also a major U.S. Army organization employing some 38,000 ...
The velocity gradient within the bottom boundary layer, displayed as a graph of height above the bed against the velocity of the flow.
Industry:Engineering
In regard to progressive gravity waves, water whose depth is less than ½ but more than 1/25 the wavelength. Often called shallow water.
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In regard to progressive gravity waves, water whose depth is less than ½ but more than 1/25 the wavelength. Often called shallow water.
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A continuously propagated motion to and fro, in any fluid or elastic medium, with no permanent translation of the particles themselves.
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(1) A continuing seaward movement of the shoreline. (2) A net seaward movement of the shoreline over a specified time. Also progression.
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Distribution, with regard to size or weight, of individual stones within a bulk volume; heavy, light and fine grading are distinguished.
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An accumulation of earth, stones, etc., deposited by a glacier, usually in the form of a mound, ridge or other prominence on the terrain.
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In a progressive oscillatory wave, the energy resulting from the elevation or depression of the water surface from the undisturbed level.
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A jetty with a low section or weir over which littoral drift moves into a predredged deposition basin which is then dredged periodically.
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A stretch of paved bank, or a solid artificial landing place parallel to the navigable waterway, for use in loading and unloading vessels.
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