Characteristics of coral and coral dredging.
Date
1978
Authors
Schlapak, B.R.
Herbich, J.B.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Texas A&M University Sea Grant College Program.
Abstract
This report was prepared to fill the information gap for civil engineers involved with the dredging of coral and its use as construction material. Eighteen kinds of coral are discussed and illustrated in terms of engineering properties, excavation data, coral reef formation, and world-wide distribution.
Description
53 p. + maps
Keywords
dredging, coral, reefs, engineering, dredges, sediments, construction materials