Runup on Composite Rough Slopes

Abstract

A method is presented for determining wave runup on composite slopes of different roughnesses. This method is one of successive approximations and involves replacement of the actual rough composite slope with a hypothetical single slope extended from the breaking depth and an estimated runup value. Design data on the height of runup are needed to determine crest elevations of protective structures subject to wave action such as seawalls, revetments, and dam embankments. These elevations are important from both functional and structural considerations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
AD1003849

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Composite Materials
  • Elevation
  • Embankments
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Interpolation
  • Materials
  • Revetments
  • Roughness
  • Shore Protection
  • Test Methods
  • Waterways
  • Wind Velocity

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials