Mechanics of Wind-blown Sand Movements

Xiaojing Zheng (auth.)3540882537, 978-3-540-88253-4, 978-3-540-88254-1

Mechanics plays a fundamental role in aeolian processes and other environmental studies. This proposed book systematically presents the new progress in the research of aeolian processes, especially in the research on mechanism, theoretical modelling and computational simulation of aeolian processes from the viewpoint of mechanics. Nowadays, environmental and aeolian process related problems are attracting more and more attention. We hope this proposed book will provide scientists and graduate students in aeolian research and other environmental research some mechanical methods and principles and introduce aeolian related problems of environment to mathematical and mechanical scientists.

Table of contents :
Front Matter….Pages 1-18
Wind-Blown Sand Environment….Pages 1-17
Flows of the Near-Surface Boundary Layer….Pages 19-60
Sand Motion near the Sand Bed Surface….Pages 61-103
Wind-Blown Sand Electrification….Pages 105-131
Wind-Blown Sand Flux and its Prediction….Pages 133-180
Aeolian Geomorphology and its Simulation–Aeolian Sand Ripples….Pages 181-217
Aeolian Geomorphology and its Simulation – Aeolian Sand Dunes….Pages 219-259
Mechanical Analysis on the Efficiency of Sand Prevention Methods….Pages 261-285