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.