Performance of Bermed Revetments
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 117, Issue 5
Abstract
Laboratory tests with irregular waves to determine wave run-up characteristics and armor stability of riprap revetments are discussed. Tests include conventional, plane, 1-on-2 slope revetments and conventional revetments fronted by rubble berms. Rubble berms tested herein reduced the maximum run-up by rather modest amounts, up to about 20% but typically around 10%, but they produced substantial improvement in the armor stability. These effects are discussed and quantified. This study demonstrates the need for a reliable irregular wave run-up gauge for laboratory studies of rough, porous coastal structures.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 117 • Issue 5 • September 1991
Pages: 534 - 540
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Copyright © 1991 ASCE.
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Published online: Sep 1, 1991
Published in print: Sep 1991
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