Accession Number:

AD1003866

Title:

Small-Boat Harbor Design Experience (Lessons Learned) Through Physical Modeling and Subsequent Prototype Performance

Descriptive Note:

Technical Report

Corporate Author:

US Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station Vicksburg United States

Personal Author(s):

• Bottin,Robert Jr R.
• Markle,Dennis G.

Report Date:

1992-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

7.0

Abstract:

To summarize lessons learned relative to hydraulic design of small-boat harbors. Lessons learned were based on physical hydraulic modeling results and subsequent prototype performance of harbors that had been model tested.

Descriptors:

• hydraulic models
• harbors
• coastal engineering
• prototypes
• Design criteria
• guidance
• ocean waves
• structures
• breakwaters
• retaining walls
• absorbers(equipment)
• revetments
• groins(structures)
• underwater structures
• protection
• ocean currents
• tidal currents
• storms
• Wave propagation
• sediment transport
• hydrodynamics
• prevention
• offshore structures

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Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE