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Apr 26, 2012
Large Scale Wave Run-up Tests on a Rubble Mound Breakwater
Publication: Coastal Structures 2003
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The main objectives of the project were firstly to investigate the influence of rock density on the armour layer stability and secondly to collect large scale data on wave run-up and wave overtopping. By using high density rock for coastal protection measures, the required size and volume of rock can be reduced. The filter layer also benefits from this reduction and sections of a breakwater suffering severe wave attack can be protected more effectively with high density rock without changing the rock size used in other sections. The disadvantage of using high density rock is believed to be higher wave run-up and increased wave overtopping discharges.
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Coastal Structures 2003
Pages: 444 - 455
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© 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
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Björn Van de Walle
Research Assistant, dr. ir., Ghent University, Department of Civil Engineering, Technologiepark 904, B-9052 Zwijnaarde
Julien De Rouck
Head of department, prof. dr. ir., Ghent University, Department of Civil Engineering, Technologiepark 904, B-9052 Zwijnaarde
Joachim Grüne
research & operation manager, Dipl.-Ing., Forschungszentrum Küste FZK, Merkurstraβe 11, D-30419 Hannover
Einar Helgason
Project engineer, ir., VSO Consulting, Borgartùni 20, 105 Reykjavìk
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