The results of several laboratory studies have been used to develop a method to estimate the wave runup and rundown on plane, smooth slopes caused by irregular wave action. Curves and equations are presented which can be used to compute the 2-percent runup, significant runup, mean runup, and approximate lower limit of rundown. A procedure is suggested for adapting the smooth-slope results to wave runup on rough and porous slopes. Example problems illustrate the use of the material presented.


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    Title :

    Irregular Wave Runup on Smooth Slopes


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    Publication date :

    1981


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    9245968


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    Report


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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