A MODEL STUDY OF THE EFFECT OF SUBMERGED BREAKWATERS ON WAVE ACTION.

Abstract

Breakwaters, generally paralleling the shore and with crests above high water, are works of known value for shore protection. Underwater structures, parallel to the beach to cut down wave action and increase stability of existing beaches for recreation are observed. A model study, to determine the effect under varied conditions of underwater sills upon wave heights and power of waves is made. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 15, 1940
Accession Number
AD0697119

Entities

People

  • Jay V. Hall Jr.
  • William C. Hall

Organizations

  • United States Army Corps of Engineers

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breakwaters
  • Coastal Regions
  • Recreation
  • Shore Protection
  • Shores
  • Underwater Structures

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering