A MODEL STUDY OF WAVE RUN-UP ON SLOPING STRUCTURES - SERIES 3, ISSUE 348
Abstract
The investigtion was conducted primarily to determine the effect of side slope angle and structure porosity on wave run-up, and to investigate the effect of wave steepness (H/L) and relative depth (d/L). The experimental equipment consisted of a glass-walled wave channel, 60-ft long, with a wave generator at 1 end and a model structure at the other end. The permeable structure was assembled so as to prevent natural equilibrium condition on the side slope for the full range of angles investigated (15 to 90 deg). Results of tests indicate that structure porosity has a major effect upon wave run-up; the critical point of slope angle appears to be about 30 deg. Any variation from this point will probably decrease wave run-up, other things being equal. For increasing values of H/L 0.03 there is an increase in wave run-up, and for decreasing values of d/L there is an increase in wave run-up.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1953
- Accession Number
- AD0003744
Entities
People
- Kenneth N. Granthem
Organizations
- University of California, Berkeley