Abstract
The rapid evolution of maritime transportation characterized by the increase and the specialization of ships, leads to a change in port functions. The ports are bound to extend themselves tremendously so as to provide facilities for the transit and storage of an increasing amount of goods. This extension is often made on grounds with bad geotechnical conditions whose utilization requires a deep knowledge of the characteristics of the soil. Especially the deepening and the rectification of port channel entrances, involving very large dredging quantities, require a precise study of the bedrock morphology and nature; progress is needed yet, as far as this field is concerned. Besides, the study of dynamical estuarian phenomena connected with environmental matters is becoming more and more important.
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