Breaking Wave Forces on Walls

Abstract

To introduce the Goda method as an alternative to the Minikin method for the determination of breaking wave forces on semirigid wall structures. Prediction of breaking wave forces on vertical walls is required for the design of wall structures in coastal waters. The Standard procedure followed by most harbor and coastal engineers in the US is the Minikin method documented in detail in the Shore Protection Manual (SPM, 1984). As the Minikin method is based on the shock pressure caused by breaking waves, the resulting forces and structure designs analyzed by using this procedure are generally considered to be conservative. The SPM cautions its users about the extremely high wave forces associated with the Minikin method.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA591683

Entities

Organizations

  • Coastal Engineering Research Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coastal Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Information Operations
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Sea Water
  • Shore Protection
  • Standards
  • Technical Standards
  • Water
  • Waterways

Readers

  • Coastal Oceanography
  • Mathematical Modeling and Probability Theory.
  • Systems Analysis and Design