Probability distribution of individual wave overtopping volumes for smooth impermeable steep slopes with low crest freeboards

Several studies showed that the probability distribution of the wave-by-wave (individual) overtopping volumes of traditional sea defense structures is described by a Weibull distribution with a shape factor b=0.75. Those structures typically feature relatively large crest freeboards. For the particu...

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Published in:Coastal engineering (Amsterdam) 2012-06, Vol.64, p.87-101
Main Authors: Victor, L., van der Meer, J.W., Troch, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Earth sciences
Earth, ocean, space
Engineering and environment geology. Geothermics
Engineering geology
Exact sciences and technology
Geomorphology, landform evolution
Individual volumes
Low crest freeboard
Marine and continental quaternary
Steep slope
Surficial geology
Wave overtopping
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Summary:Several studies showed that the probability distribution of the wave-by-wave (individual) overtopping volumes of traditional sea defense structures is described by a Weibull distribution with a shape factor b=0.75. Those structures typically feature relatively large crest freeboards. For the particular design applications of overtopping wave energy converters and smooth dikes in severe storm conditions, knowledge is required on the probability distribution of the individual overtopping volumes of smooth structures with relatively low crest freeboards. This study contributes to a better knowledge on that distribution by analyzing the individual overtopping volumes obtained from new experiments on smooth structures with relatively small crest freeboards (0.10
ISSN:0378-3839
1872-7379
DOI:10.1016/j.coastaleng.2012.01.003