Wave-Induced Runup and Overtopping Transmission for Core-Loc(TM) Armor Layers

Abstract

Wave-induced runup and wave transmission due to overtopping are two critical variables to be considered in design of coastal structures. Many studies have been performed on different armor units, but there is no generalized information available on CORE-LOC(TM) armor layer performance with respect to wave runup and transmission. Thus, an experimental study was performed to investigate the runup and transmission response of a CORE-LOC(TM) armor layer. Wave runup and transmitted wave heights were measured for a wide range of wave, water level, and structure conditions in order to develop predictive tools for CORE-LOC(TM) layer response. A new empirical model to predict runup levels was developed from an existing model for rock revetments. Furthermore, a semi-quantitative analysis of transmission data was conducted to give insight and guidance for design purposes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA383460

Entities

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  • Ivano Melito
  • Jeffrey A. Melby

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coastal Engineering
  • Coefficients
  • Data Analysis
  • Deep Water
  • Energy
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Materials
  • Predictive Modeling
  • Statistics
  • Time Domain
  • Water Waves
  • Waterways
  • Wave Power
  • Wave Propagation
  • Waves

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