Abstract:
First and foremost, all praises to the Almighty, for His showers of blessing throughout the
research work to complete the thesis successfully.
The authors express their sincere gratitude and are greatly indebted to Major Mohammad
Shafiul Azam, PhD, Engrs as their supervisor for his immense support, proper advisory,
encouragement and useful critiques. The authors would also like to thank Colonel Mir
Sarwar Hossain Chowdhury, afwc, psc, the Head of the department of Environmental,
Water Resources and Coastal Engineering and the faculty members of the department as
whole for their generous assistance throughout the research work.
The authors feel their indebtness to Lab demonstrator, Abul Kalam for his assistance and
consultation throughout the research work.
Lastly the authors are grateful to their parents and classmates for their immense love and
care which encouraged them to complete the research.
