Estimation of Wave Reflection and Energy Dissipation Coefficients for Beaches, Revetments, and Breakwaters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William N. Seelig

9780266902270: Estimation of Wave Reflection and Energy Dissipation Coefficients for Beaches, Revetments, and Breakwaters (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266902278 ISBN 13: 9780266902270

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Explore practical formulas for predicting how waves reflect and dissipate near shores and structures.

This authoritative report presents empirical methods that help engineers estimate reflection and energy loss for beaches, revetments, and breakwaters.

Grounded in laboratory data across a wide range of conditions, the work explains how factors like structure slope, water depth, wave height and period, and armor configurations affect wave behavior. It covers both monochromatic and irregular waves and provides guidance usable for design and assessment in coastal projects.

Clear prediction equations for reflection coefficients across different structure types
Discussion of energy dissipation mechanisms, including breaking and turbulence near armor layers
How to apply the methods to breaking and nonbreaking waves, with real-world examples and figures
Appendices outlining measurement techniques and data sources used in the analysis

Ideal for engineers, students, and researchers working on coastal protection and harbor projects.

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