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Dec 31, 2015
A Numerical Approach for the Determination of the Wave Height Distribution in a Harbour
Authors: S. Kohlhase, K.-F. Daemrich, U. Berger, E. Tautenhain, and O. BurkhardtAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Coastal Engineering 1978
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The paper deals with a mathematical method to calculate wave heights in harbours caused by diffraction and reflection. Using the complete SOMMERFELD-solution for a semi-infinite breakwater, a linear superposition method is applied. The reflections of the harbour boundary are taken into account using a geometric mirroring principle.
The computer-programme allows the phase-correct superposition of any number of wave systems and, therefore, also the consideration of re-reflections which can be important in the presence of vertical walls. For the presentation of results (K’-lines) an interpolation-plot-programme is used.
The computer-programme has been applied to the harbour Greenville extension (Liberia) (BURKHARDT, 1977). Hydraulic model tests were performed to check the programmes, especially with respect to the influence of harbour reflections and the layout of the breakwater head.
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Coastal Engineering 1978
Pages: 664 - 676
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© 1978 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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S. Kohlhase
Franzius-Institut, University of Hannover
K.-F. Daemrich
Franzius-Institut, University of Hannover
U. Berger
Franzius-Institut, University of Hannover
E. Tautenhain
Franzius-Institut, University of Hannover
O. Burkhardt
Franzius-Institut, University of Hannover
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