Beach morphology behind an impermeable submerged breakwater under obliquely incident waves

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Abstract

Small-scale laboratory experiments were conducted to investigate the morphodynamics of sand beaches of uniform grain size, in the lee of an impermeable submerged breakwater under obliquely incident monochromatic waves. These physical model tests showed consistent results for the beach morphology and the subsequent shoreline response behind the submerged breakwater with the geometry and the position of the structure under the same wave condition. Particle tracking velocimetry (PTV) technique was successfully utilized to identify different patterns and mechanism of currents behind this structure on fixed and movable beds. Submerged breakwaters were found to perform well under obliquely incident waves, if the volume enclosed behind these structures is filled artificially.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2006, ICCE 2006
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages3682-3694
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789812706362
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Apr 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2006 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/09/068/09/06

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