STABILITY of NEAR-BED STRUCTURES under WAVES and CURRENTS

Ida Wallast, Marcel R.A.Van Gent

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Abstract

Near-bed structures are studied in this paper, in particular submerged rubble mound structures with a relatively low crest such that wave breaking does not have a significant influence. Physical model tests have been performed to study the stability of near-bed structures under wave loading, with or without a current. Based on the new data and an analysis of existing data, several methods to predict the stability of near-bed structures have been analysed. One of these methods was found to be the most appropriate. This method was calibrated to relate the erosion of near-bed structures to a mobility parameter. It was found that for low-to-moderate currents in combination with waves, the waves dominate the stability of the rock material; the stability of the near-bed structures can be predicted without taking the influence of the (following) current into account. The obtained prediction method is simple and accounts for the effects of wave height, wave period, number of waves, stone diameter, rock density and crest elevation. More detailed information can be found in Van Gent and Wallast (2001).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 28th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2002
Subtitle of host publicationSolving Coastal Conundrums, ICCE 2002
EditorsJane McKee Smith
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages1744-1756
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9812382380, 9789812382382
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2003
Externally publishedYes
Event28th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2002 - Cardiff, UK, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Jul 200212 Jul 2002

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
Volume2003-January
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference28th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2002
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff, Wales
Period7/07/0212/07/02

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