Depth-Limited Wave Breaking for the Design of Nearshore Structures
by Luc Hamm, (Dr., SOGREAH Maritime, 6, rue de Lorraine, F-38130 Echirolles, France E-mail: luc.hamm@sogreah.fr)
pp. 1695-1704, (doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/40604(273)171)
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Conference Proceeding Paper |
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Ocean Wave Measurement and Analysis (2001) |
| Abstract: |
Four laboratory datasets acquired in a directional wave basin and in a large-scale flume are re-analyzed to provide practical advice to coastal engineers in charge of estimating significant wave heights in the nearshore zone as part of a coastal structure design. An estimation of the total water depth including wave set-up and long wave activity is proposed. The underestimation of the significant wave height by using a spectral approach is stressed and rules of thumb are suggested to correct it. |
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