Estimation of Overtopping Flow Velocities on Earthen Levees Due to Irregular Waves

Abstract

This Coastal and Hydraulics Engineering Technical Note (CHETN) provides empirical equations to estimate flow velocity and flow thickness resulting from irregular waves overtopping a trapezoidal-shaped earthen levee. The CHETN summarizes published European research with the goal of providing practicing engineers with design guidance in a concise and understandable form. Worked examples illustrate application of the empirical equations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA475752

Entities

People

  • Steven A. Hughes

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Coefficients
  • Depth
  • Elevation
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Equations
  • Erosion
  • Floods
  • Flow
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Domain
  • Levees
  • Storm Surges
  • Thickness

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
  • Regression Analysis.