Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
academic journal
The Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering is a bimonthly peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the American Society of Civil Engineers. It covers all aspects of civil engineering related to ocean, coastal, and river waters.
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History
The Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers was established in 1874 as the official journal of the American Society of Civil Engineers. By 1956, the society's growth and specialization required more coverage, and the journal was split into 12 specialized journals.
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