Research Article
Aug 1972
Wave Transmission by Overtopping
Authors: Ralph H. Cross, AM.ASCE, and Charles K. SollittAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Waterways, Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division
Volume 98, Issue 3
Abstract
This report presents a semi-empirical theory for ocean wave transmission past breakwaters by overtopping, based on an evaluation of the energy content of the overtopping water. While several coefficients are subject to further investigation, the data show that the general form of the equations developed is correct. Comparison with large-scale model tests reinforces this belief, and comparison of an intermediate theoretical result predicting the volume of overtopping water with published data again shows reasonable agreement. An envelope curve for the transmission coefficient, based on all available data, gives a simple tool for preliminary design estimates of the transmission coefficient.
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Journal of the Waterways, Harbors and Coastal Engineering Division
Volume 98 • Issue 3 • August 1972
Pages: 295 - 309
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© 1972 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Aug 1972
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Ralph H. Cross, AM.ASCE
Ocean Engr., Alpine Geophysical Assoc., Inc., Norwood, N.J.
Charles K. Sollitt
Grad. Student, MIT, Cambridge, Mass.
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