Environmental Aspects of Dredging - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415450802 ISBN 13: 9780415450805

Publisher: CRC Press, 2008

Synopsis

Expanding a port, deepening a navigation channel or creating new land for development, introduces changes to our physical, social, economic and political environment. Changes may result from events during the construction process, or relate to the nature of the completed structure. Changes can be positive or negative, short-term or long-term, and may affect the immediate vicinity of the project or a larger geographical area. Predicting and assessing all possible effects of a planned dredging activity in a scientifically-sound and reliable manner is essential, so that appropriate control measures can be taken to avoid or mitigate unwelcome impacts. This book provides guidance for a complete holistic environmental evaluation procedure and for the design and implementation of environmental control measures. The book is of particular interest to engineers, government agencies and port authorities, as well as civil engineering consultants and contractors involved in planning and designing dredging, maritime infrastructure and fluvial projects.

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About the Author

The International Association of Dredging Companies (IADC) is the global umbrella organisation for contractors in the private dredging industry. IADC is dedicated to promoting the skills, integrity and reliability of the dredging industry in general and IADC members in particular. Its mission is to provide information about the fundamental need for dredging and its economic, social, technological and environmental benefits. IADC has over one hundred main and associated members which together represent the forefront of the dredging industry.

www.iadc-dredging.com

The Central Dredging Association (CEDA) is an independent, international, professional society for all those involved in activities related to dredging, maritime construction and dredged material management and who live or work in Europe, Africa or the Middle-East. CEDA encompasses a wide range of disciplines and activities and does not represent the interests of any particular industry sector.

www.dredging.org

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415450802
• ISBN 13: 9780415450805
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 396
• Editor: Bray R. N.