This book is intended as an introduction to classical water  wave theory for the college senior or first year graduate student. The  material is self-contained; almost all mathematical and engineering  concepts are presented or derived in the text, thus making the book  accessible to practicing engineers as well.    The book commences with a review of fluid mechanics and basic vector  concepts. The formulation and solution of the governing boundary value  problem for small amplitude waves are developed and the kinematic and  pressure fields for short and long waves are explored. The  transformation of waves due to variations in depth and their  interactions with structures are derived. Wavemaker theories and the  statistics of ocean waves are reviewed. The application of the water  particle motions and pressure fields are applied to the calculation of  wave forces on small and large objects. Extension of the linear theory  results to several nonlinear wave properties is presented. Each  chapter concludes with a set of homework problems exercising and  sometimes extending the material presented in the chapter. An appendix  provides a description of nine experiments which can be performed,  with little additional equipment, in most wave tank facilities.

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