Revised Wave Runup Curves for Smooth Slopes.

Abstract

Results of previous tests of monochromatic wave runup on smooth structure slopes were reanalyzed. The runup results for both breaking and nonbreaking waves are presented in a set of curves similar to but revised from those in the Shore Protection Manual (SPM) (U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers, Coastal Engineering Research Center, 1977). The curves are for structure slopes fronted by horizontal and 1 on 10 bottom slopes. A flow chart is given to assist in choosing the proper figure and in interpreting the results when applied to untested bottom slopes (i.e., bottom slopes flatter than 1 on 10). Also given are example problems and a curve for scale-effect corrections.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA058407

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People

  • Philip N. Stoa

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

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  • Beach Erosion
  • Beaches
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Deep Water
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  • Engineering
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  • Experimental Data
  • Measurement
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  • Shore Protection
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  • United States
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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
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