LEADER 04148oam 2200817I 450 001 9910962221303321 005 20230803220020.0 010 $a9786612569050 010 $a9781498717960 010 $a1498717969 010 $a9780429182921 010 $a0429182929 010 $a9781482266467 010 $a1482266466 010 $a9781282569058 010 $a1282569058 010 $a9780203884768 010 $a0203884760 024 7 $a10.1201/9781482266467 035 $a(CKB)2550000000006744 035 $a(EBL)481073 035 $a(OCoLC)609640918 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000363270 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)11304669 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000363270 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10387405 035 $a(PQKB)11732231 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL481073 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10370134 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL256905 035 $a(OCoLC)1027759383 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC481073 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000000006744 100 $a20180706d2014 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aModelling for Coastal Hydraulics and Engineering /$fK. W. Chau 205 $aFirst edition. 210 1$aBoca Raton, FL :$cCRC Press,$d2014. 215 $a1 online resource (240 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a9780367384494 311 08$a0367384493 311 08$a9780415482547 311 08$a0415482542 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aBook Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1 Introduction; 2 Coastal modelling; 3 Conventional modelling techniques for coastal engineering; 4 Finite difference methods; 5 Finite element methods; 6 Soft computing techniques; 7 Artificial neural networks; 8 Fuzzy inference systems; 9 Evolutionary algorithms; 10 Knowledge-based systems; 11 Conclusions; References; Index 330 2 $a"Mechanistic models are often employed to simulate processes in coastal environments. However, these predictive tools are highly specialized, involve certain assumptions and limitations, and can be manipulated only by experienced engineers who have a thorough understanding of the underlying principles. This results in significant constraints on their manipulation as well as large gaps in understanding and expectations between the developers and users of a model. Recent advancements in soft computing technologies make it possible to integrate machine learning capabilities into numerical modelling systems in order to bridge the gaps and lessen the demands on human experts. This book reviews the state-of-the-art in conventional coastal modelling as well as in the increasingly popular integration of various artificial intelligence technologies into coastal modelling. Conventional hydrodynamic and water quality modelling techniques comprise finite difference and finite element methods. The novel algorithms and methods include knowledge-based systems, genetic algorithms, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy inference systems. Different soft computing methods contribute towards accurate and reliable prediction of coastal processes. Combining these techniques and harnessing their benefits has the potential to make extremely powerful modelling tools."--Provided by publisher. 606 $aCoastal engineering$xMathematics 606 $aCoastal engineering$xData processing 606 $aHydraulic engineering$xMathematics 606 $aCoasts$xComputer simulation 606 $aCoast changes$xMathematical models 615 0$aCoastal engineering$xMathematics. 615 0$aCoastal engineering$xData processing. 615 0$aHydraulic engineering$xMathematics. 615 0$aCoasts$xComputer simulation. 615 0$aCoast changes$xMathematical models. 676 $a627 676 $a627/.580151 700 $aChau$b K. W.$0878692 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910962221303321 996 $aModelling for Coastal Hydraulics and Engineering$94328319 997 $aUNINA