Investigation of Random Variations in Stability Response of Stone-Armored Rubble-Mound Breakwaters

Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to obtain a better understanding of variations in the stability response of stone armor when used on breakwater trunks. More specifically, the goal was to quantify the random variations that may occur from one test to another. Based on results of model tests described herein, it was determined that breakwater stability may be greatly affected by random variations in testing; thus, repeat testing is a must. Also, test results clearly show the influence of wave period with the lower stabilities occurring at the lower values of d/L, i.e., longer wave periods in shallower water.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA246294

Entities

People

  • Brenda J. Wright
  • Robert D. Carver

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Breakwaters
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Coefficients
  • Confidence Limits
  • Data Science
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Model Tests
  • Standards
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Regression Analysis.