Accession Number:
ADA113648
Title:
Irregular Wave Runup on Smooth Slopes.
Descriptive Note:
Coastal engineering technical aid rept.,
Corporate Author:
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
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Report Date:
1981-12-01
Pagination or Media Count:
27.0
Abstract:
The results of several laboratory studies have been used to develop a method to estimate the wave runup and rundown on plane, smooth slopes caused by irregular wave action. Curves and equations are presented which can be used to compute the 2-percent runup, significant runup, mean runup, and approximate lower limit of rundown. A procedure is suggested for adapting the smooth-slope results to wave runup on rough and porous slopes. Example problems illustrate the use of the material presented. Author
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Subject Categories:
- Physical and Dynamic Oceanography