Investigation of Wave Grouping Effects on the Stability of Stone- Armored, Rubble-Mound Breakwaters

Abstract

High sea waves tend to appear in groups rather than individually. Because of the nature of wave grouping, it appears that it may be an important influence on the stability of rubble-mound structures. The research documented in this report was conducted to obtain a better understanding of the effects of wave grouping on the stability of stone armor when used on breakwater trunks. Results of this study show stability to be influenced by wave period, spectral width, and wave grouping intensity. Levels of wave grouping tested herein are achievable at some, but not all, prototype locations; therefore, results should be applied on a case-by-case basis. Armor stability, Breakwater, Stone armor, Wave grouping

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1994
Accession Number
ADA285379

Entities

People

  • Brenda J. Wright
  • Robert D. Carver

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

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  • Energy and Power Technologies

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  • Abstracts
  • Army
  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Breakwaters
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Coefficients
  • Design Criteria
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Hydraulic Models
  • Intensity
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Models
  • Prototypes
  • Shallow Water
  • Test Equipment

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  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
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