Hydraulic Characteristics of Rigolets Pass, Louisiana, Hurricane Surge Control Structures.
Abstract
The Rigolets model was a fixed-bed model constructed to undistorted linear scale ratios of 1:100 horizontally and 1:100 vertically. The region reproduced by the model is 3.2 miles of the Rigolets, starting at the Lake Pontchartrain entrance of the Rigolets. The model was equipped with the necessary appurtenances for reproduction of steady-state flow in both ebb and flood directions and accurate measurement of water-surface elevations and currents under this condition. Verification tests were conducted to make certain that the model hydraulic regimen agreed with that of the prototype. The agreement attained between water-surface elevations and current velocities from similar model and prototype conditions was considered satisfactory. The testing program consisted of water-surface elevations, current patterns for various control structure plans.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA031756
Entities
People
- Robert A. Boland Jr.
- Rutherford C. Berger Jr.