Wave Period Effect on the Stability of Riprap,

Abstract

Test data on the stability of dumped quarry stone riprap to wave attack is presented and analyzed. The tests were conducted in the large two-dimensional wave tank at the Coastal Engineering Research Center (CERC) at near prototype scale. The test data show riprap stability changes with wave period with the lowest stability occurring at a period that creates a collapsing breaker. Methods to predict riprap stability and wave runup on riprap are developed and discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA029726

Entities

People

  • Bruce L. Mccartney
  • John P. Ahrens

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Prototypes
  • Two Dimensional

Readers

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