Dredging Literature

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General
 Dredging for Development 

Dredging for Development, 5th edition
€ 8,00, 2004, softcover, 79 pp, IADC/IAPH, ISBN: 90-75254-15-6
A clear non-technical introduction to the complex field of dredging, published in co-operation with the International Association of Ports & Harbors. 

Dredging for Development, 5th edition (PDF)
€ 8,00, 2004, PDF, 79 pp., IADC/IAPH, ISBN: 90-75254-15-6
A clear non-technical introduction to the complex field of dredging, published in co-operation with the International Association of Ports & Harbors. 
 Handbook

Dredging, a handbook for engineers
RN Bray, AD Bates & JM Land
€ 165,00, 1996, hardcover, 434 pp., Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann, ISBN: 978-0-340-54524-9 
The classic reference work on dredging for port authorities, engineers, consultants, contractors and students, and recommended for institutional, corporate and government libraries.
 Terra 100

Forty Years of Maritime Infrastructure Solutions that Changed the World
T&A no. 100 hardcover
€ 15,00, 2005, hardcover, 96 pp., IADC, ISSN: 0376-6411
The drivers of the dredging industry and numerous examples of the accomplishments of the last 40 years are presented in this special jubilee issue of Terra et Aqua. 
 Terra 77

From Hand-drag to Jumbo: A Millenium of Dredging
T&A no. 77

€ 5,00, 1999, softcover, 48 pp., IADC, ISSN: 0376-6411
A special issue of Terra et Aqua devoted to an overview of the history of dredging from the Phoenicians and Egyptians to present mega-projects.
 Terra et Aqua

Terra et Aqua
No charge
Official quarterly journal of IADC. For a free subscription and for downloadable PDFs of articles from 1995 onwards go to http://www.terra-et-aqua.com/.
 

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Environment

Environmental Aspects of Dredger

Environmental Aspects of Dredging 
£87,00, 2008, hardcover, 400 pp., Taylor & Francis, ISBN: 978-0-41545-0805
Based on the famous CEDA/IADC series this new edition takes a holistic view emphasizing environmental evaluation procedures, implementation of environmental control measures, and specialised environmental dredging equipment.

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(€90,00  25% discount = €67,50)
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UNEP

Key principles for Port Development (PDF)
No charge, 2004, PDF, 6 pp., IADC/CEDA/IAPH/PIANC/GPA/UNEP
During planning, design and operations of port development, these economically and socially sound actions can minimise impacts on the coastal zone.
Report 100

Dredging Management Practices for the Environment -
A Structured Selection Approach
    
EnviCom Working Group Report 100 + CD
€ 45,00, 2009 - softcover, 62 pp. - PIANC/IADC - ISBN: 978-2-87223-166-8
This report describes in brief the full process of a dredging project from conception to the operational phase and indicates where and how in this process the essential decisions on the implementation of management practices should be taken.
Report 104

Dredged material as a resource - Options and constraints     EnviCom Working Group Report 104 + CD
€ 40,00, 2009, softcover, 54 pp. - PIANC/IADC - ISBN: 978-2-87223-171-3
This report captures the experience in using dredged material, examines the constraints on use and makes recommendations to increase its use.
Biological

Biological assessment guidance for dredged material
EnviCom Report WG 8
€ 50,00, 2006, softcover, 54 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-155-2
A decision-making framework shows how to distinguish minimally hazardous sediments from those requiring special treatment.
Deltas on the move

Deltas on the move (PDF)
Making deltas cope with the effects of climate change
No charge, 2006, PDF, National Research Centre Climate changes Spatial Planning, ISBN: 978-90-8815-001-2
An exploration on the potential for soft, system-based measures in deltas.

Deltas on the move (softcover)
Making deltas cope with the effects of climate change
€ 16,00, 2006, softcover, 97 pp., National Research Centre Climate changes Spatial Planning, ISBN: 978-90-8815-001-2
An exploration on the potential for soft, system-based measures in deltas.


Dredged material

Dredged material management guide
EnviCom Report
€ 5,00, 1997, softcover, 16 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-089-0
A concise guide to support and explain the management of dredged material.
Environmental Guidelines

Environmental guidelines for aquatic, nearshore and upland confined disposal facilities for contaminated dredged material
EnviCom Report WG 5
€ 60,00, 2002, softcover, PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-134-X
Information and recommendations regarding Confined Disposal Facilities, including the management of CDMs.
Risk

Environmental risk assessment of dredging and disposal operations
EnviCom Report WG 10
€ 35,00, 2006, softcover, 40 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-160-9
Various risk-based methods are used to assess environmental impacts from dredging and dredged material management activities.    
Management of aquatic

Management of aquatic disposal of dredged material
EnviCom Report WG 1
€ 35,00, 1998, softcover, 44 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-105-6
Good practice regarding the management of aquatic disposal of dredged material based on the Dredged Material Assessment Framework of the London Convention.
Report 109

Long term management of Confined disposal facilities for dredged material
Report no 109
€ 25,00, 2009, softcover, 28pp., PIANC,
ISBN: 978-2-87223-178-2
DVD

Controlled Treatment of TBT -Contaminated Dredged
Sediments

Free of change, DVD
Information DVD about a dredging project financed by the LIFE. LIFE is the EU’s financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects throughout the EU
 

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Fact Sheets

Dredging the environmental Facts

Dredging the Environmental Facts (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2005, brochure, 4 pp., WODA/IADC/PIANC/IAPH/UNEP, ISBN: 90-75254-14-8
Dredging the Environmental Facts (PDF)
No charge, 2005, PDF, WODA/IADC/PIANC/IAPH/UNEP, ISBN: 90-75254-14-8
A concise overview of dredging’s effects on the environment, aimed at a broad audience.


Dredging the Facts

Dredging the Facts (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2005, brochure, 8 pp., WODA/IADC/PIANC/IAPH, ISBN: 90-75254-11-3
Dredging the Facts (PDF)
No charge, 2005, PDF (English), WODA/IADC/PIANC/IAPH, ISBN: 90-75254-11-3
Dredging the Facts - French (PDF)
No charge, 2005, PDF (French), WODA/IADC/PIANC/IAPH, ISBN: 90-75254-11-3
Basic but essential facts about dredging aimed at a broad audience.

Environmental

Facts About Environmental Impact Assessment (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2007, brochure, 4 pp., IADC
Facts About Environmental Impact Assessment (PDF)
No charge, 2007, PDF, IADC
When and why an environmental impact assessment is necessary when dredging.
Site Investigations

Facts About Site Investigations (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2007, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Site Investigations (PDF)
No charge, 2007, PDF, IADC
A properly executed site investigation is a cost-effective tool for successful dredging projects.
Tubidity

Facts About Turbidity (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2008, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Turbidity (PDF)
No charge, 2008, PDF, IADC
Does dredging cause more turbidity than other natural and human activities?
Surveying

Facts About Surveying (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2008, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Surveying (PDF)
No charge, 2008, PDF, IADC
When surveys are used throughout a project, accuracy and cost-efficiency  improve.
Procurement

Facts About Procurement (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2008, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Procurement (PDF)
No charge, 2008, PDF, IADC
Procurement is the overall process of selecting a contractor
for a project.
Alliance Contracts

Facts About Alliance Contracts (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2008, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Alliance Contracts (PDF)
No charge, 2008, PDF, IADC
An alliance contract is, legally speaking, a contract like any other. The essence of an alliance contract is more in the process than in the formal contract.
Soil Improvement

Facts About Soil Improvement (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2008, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Soil Improvement (PDF)
No charge, 2008, PDF, IADC
Soil Improvement

Facts About Dredged Material as a Resource (brochure)
€ 1,00, 2009, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Dredged Material as a Resource (PDF)
No charge, 2009, PDF, IADC
Soil Improvement

Facts About Dredging Management Practices for the Environment(brochure)
€ 1,00, 2009, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Dredging Management Practices for the Environment(PDF)
No charge, 2009, PDF, IADC
Deltas and Climate Change

Facts About Deltas and climate change(brochure)
€ 1,00, 2009, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Deltas and climate change(PDF)
No charge, 2009, PDF, IADC
Confined Disposal Facilities

Facts About Confined Disposal Facilities(brochure)
€ 1,00, 2010, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Confined Disposal Facilities(PDF)
No charge, 2010, PDF, IADC
Environmental Monitoring

Facts About Environmental Monitoring(brochure)
€ 1,00, 2010, brochure, 4 pp, IADC
Facts About Environmental Monitoring(PDF)
No charge, 2010, PDF, IADC
 

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Legal

Form of Contract

Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works (PDF)
Dredgers Contract. Agreement, General Conditions, Rules for Adjudication and Notes for Guidance.
€ 20,00, 2006, PDF, 10 prints available, FIDIC, ISBN: 2-88432-045-6
Form of Contract for Dredging and Reclamation Works (softcover)
Dredgers Contract. Agreement, General Conditions, Rules for Adjudication and Notes for Guidance.

€ 20,00, 2006, softcover, 40 pp., FIDIC, ISBN: 2-88432-045-6
A straightforward contract which includes all essential commercial provisions, for use in all types of dredging and reclamation works and ancillary construction with a variety of administrative arrangements.
 

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Equipment

 CIRIA

NEW: A guide to cost standards for dredging equipment 2009
CIRIA Publication C684
€ 55,00, 2009 - softcover, 62 pp. - CIRIA - ISBN: 978-0-86017-684-8
Offers a standard method to establish the capital and related costs of various types of dredging plant and equipment commonly in use.

IADC members can buy this publication for € 27,50, please contact .

 

Indexation 2010 - click here to download
 

 Dredgers of the World 7th Edition

Dredgers of the World - 7th edition
£195,00, 2009, hardcover, 600 pp., Clarksons, ISBN: 978-1-907060-01-4
The most complete and up-to-date register of dredging equipment.
 

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Construction & Survey

 Contruction and Survey

Construction and Survey Accuracies for the execution of dredging and stone dumping works. 
€ 19,00, 2001, softcover, 47pp., IADC/Port of Rotterdam/VBKO
An extensive study on accuracies in dredging and stone dumping works provides information for those who make the contract specifications or monitor the works.
 Dredging of marinas

Dredging of marinas
RecCom Report WG 13
35,00, 2004, softcover, 44 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-144-7
Information and recommendations on good practice regarding dredging marinas.
 Rock Manual

Rock Manual
The use of rock in hydraulic engineering (2nd edition) (C683)
£ 240 + Postage(UK addresses - £13, European addresses - approx £28, all other addresses - approx £49)
2007, hardcover, 1200 pp., CIRIA, CUR, CETMEF, ISBN: 0-86017-683-5, ISBN(13 digit): 978-0-86017-683-1

Good practice guidance on the use of rock for erosion and flood control at coasts and rivers, updated with the most recent scientific advances.

 Geotechnical

Geotechnical & Geophysical Investigations for Offshore and Nearshore Developments
No charge, PDF
A handbook providing geotechnical and geophysical data acquisition techniques for characterising offshore and nearshore soil conditions.
 Handbook Quay Walls

Handbook Quay Walls
CUR Centre for Civil Engineering
£187, 2005, hardcover, 768 pp., Taylor & Francis, ISBN: 978-0-41536-4393
Comprehensive handbook on the design, construction and maintenance of quay walls.
 Site investigation requirements for dredging works

Site investigation requirements for dredging works
MarCom Report WG 23
€ 25,00, 2000, softcover, 32pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-113-7
Information and recommendations on good practice regarding site investigation requirements for dredging works.    
 State-of-the-art of designing State-of-the-art of designing and constructing berm breakwaters
MarCom Report WG 40
€ 40,00, 2003, softcover, 58 pp., PIANC, ISBN: 2-87223-138-2
Up-to-date information on the design and construction of berm breakwaters.
 

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