Investigation of the joint probability of waves and high sea levels along the Cumbrian coastline

The use of joint probability techniques for wave heights and sea levels to estimate potential damage and overtopping of flood defences is of vital importance in coastal defence work. Without the use of joint probability techniques, confidence in the appropriate design conditions are poor, and defenc...

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Main Author: Hames, Dominic Paul
Published: University of Plymouth 2006
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.427973