Escoffier Curves and Inlet Stability
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 130, Issue 1
Abstract
Three forms of the hydraulic Escoffier curve relating the cross-sectional area of a tidal inlet to it’s connecting channel velocity are discussed along with assumptions and simplifications. Examples are provided of the methods for the same inlet parameters. These examples show large variability in the inlet stability depending on the method chosen. A recommendation is provided for the optimal methodology along with rationale for the choice.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 130 • Issue 1 • January 2004
Pages: 54 - 57
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Copyright © 2004 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Received: Mar 25, 2003
Accepted: Jul 11, 2003
Published online: Dec 15, 2003
Published in print: Jan 2004
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