Rear-side stability of rubble mound structures

Marcel R.A. Van Gent, Beatriz Pozueta

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Abstract

The stability of the rear side of rubble mound structures under wave attack has been studied by means of physical model tests in a wave flume. The damage at the rear side slope has been measured for several structure types while the main hydraulic and structural parameters affecting the damage have been varied. The data-set was analysed to obtain estimates of the amount of damage for a wide range of conditions. By using estimates of velocities at the crest during wave overtopping events the amount of damage at the rear-side slope could be predicted. The estimates of velocities can be obtained by using an approach that estimates fictitious wave run-up levels for a situation as if the structure was non-overtopped. Depending on the acceptable damage level the required stone diameter at the rear side can be estimated based on the obtained prediction formula.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2004, ICCE 2004
EditorsJane McKee Smith, Jane McKee Smith
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages3481-3493
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9789812562982, 9789812562982
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes
Event29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2004 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 19 Sept 200424 Sept 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
Volume2005-January
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2004
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period19/09/0424/09/04

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