The paper in-depth describes the experimental set-up and the results obtained by some physical model tests performed in the wave flume of the IMAGE Dept. of University of Padova considering a 1:100 sloping beach protected by 7 different configurations of low-crested breakwaters. The behaviour of each structure, located within the surf zone, was studied under the action of 4 different irregular wave attacks. Aim of the study was to determine the performance of such structures, in terms of wave reflection, transmission and overtopping, for waves breaking on the foreshore (circumstance seldom considered in literature) and to suggest some new equations, of practical engineering implication.
Physical Model Study on Low-Crested Structures under Breaking Wave Conditions
RUOL, PIERO;
2002
Abstract
The paper in-depth describes the experimental set-up and the results obtained by some physical model tests performed in the wave flume of the IMAGE Dept. of University of Padova considering a 1:100 sloping beach protected by 7 different configurations of low-crested breakwaters. The behaviour of each structure, located within the surf zone, was studied under the action of 4 different irregular wave attacks. Aim of the study was to determine the performance of such structures, in terms of wave reflection, transmission and overtopping, for waves breaking on the foreshore (circumstance seldom considered in literature) and to suggest some new equations, of practical engineering implication.Pubblicazioni consigliate
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