Dune erosion tests to study the influence of wave periods

M. R.A. Van Gent*, E. M. Coeveld, D. J.R. Walstra, J. Van De Graaff, H. J. Steetzel, M. Boers

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Abstract

The aim of the study was to quantify the effects of the wave period on dune erosion. Attention was focussed on 2D cross-shore effects in a situation with sandy dunes and extreme wave conditions. Large-scale physical model tests were set up to provide the necessary data for the study on a scale as close to prototype as possible. It was concluded that a longer wave period leads to a larger dune erosion volume and to a larger landward retreat of the dune face.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2006, ICCE 2006
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages2779-2791
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789812706362
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Event30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2006 - San Diego, 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
Abbreviated titleICCE 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period3/09/068/09/06

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