Difference between revisions of "Wave overtopping"

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==See also==
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* [[Waves]]
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* [[Wave transformation]]
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For estimates of wave overtopping in coastal engineering, see: Van der Meer, J.W., Allsop, N.W.H., Bruce, T., De Rouck, J., Kortenhaus, A., Pullen, T., Schüttrumpf, H., Troch, P. and Zanuttigh, B. 2018. Manual on wave overtopping of sea defences and related structures, 2nd ed. http://www.overtopping-manual.com/
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==Related articles==
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:[[Freeboard]]
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:[[Overtopping resistant dikes]]
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:[[Detached breakwaters]]
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:[[Modelling coastal hydrodynamics]]

Revision as of 15:36, 26 June 2020

Definition of Wave overtopping:
Wave-overtopping takes place when waves meet a submerged reef or structure, but also when waves meet an emerged reef or structure lower than the approximate wave height. During over-topping, two processes important to the coastal processes take place: wave transmission and the passing of water over the structure.
This is the common definition for Wave overtopping, other definitions can be discussed in the article
Overtopping flume.jpg Overtopping nature.jpg
Wave-overtopping of breakwater in a flume test. Wave-overtopping of breakwater in nature.


For estimates of wave overtopping in coastal engineering, see: Van der Meer, J.W., Allsop, N.W.H., Bruce, T., De Rouck, J., Kortenhaus, A., Pullen, T., Schüttrumpf, H., Troch, P. and Zanuttigh, B. 2018. Manual on wave overtopping of sea defences and related structures, 2nd ed. http://www.overtopping-manual.com/


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Freeboard
Overtopping resistant dikes
Detached breakwaters
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