Grain Shape and Size Distribution Effects in Coastal Models.

Abstract

Noda (1971, 1972) proposed a two-dimensional, coastal movable-bed, scale-model relationship with four basic scale ratios: (a) horizontal scale, (b) vertical scale, (c) sediment-size ratio, and (d) relative specific weight ratio. The model law was derived by empirically matching the distance from the stillwater level (SWL) intercept to the toe of the foreshore. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of the model sediment-size distribution and particle shape in movable-bed models and, if possible further refine Noda's scale relationship. An experimental evaluation of the scale model relationship was also performed.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA031814

Entities

People

  • Charles B. Chesnutt
  • J. Ian Collins

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Models
  • Particles
  • Scale Models
  • Sediments
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Two Dimensional

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.