Abstract
Most coastal structures suffer a certain degree of overtopping, because in most situations it is not economically feasible to construct coastal structures high enough to prevent wave overtopping. Certain functions of the breakwater impose restrictions to the allowable overtopping discharge in order to avoid damage to the breakwater itself and to objects located behind the breakwater. Extreme overtopping events result in water and spray thrown over the crest with considerable velocities. These events can be extremely dangerous as people, cars and even trains have been washed into the sea. Buildings are quite often damaged.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Coastal Structures 2007 : Book of Abstracts : International Conference 2-4 July, Venice, Italy |
| Editors | L. Franco, P. Ruol, G.R. Tomasicchio, A. Lamberti |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publisher | American Society of Civil Engineers |
| Publication date | 2007 |
| Pages | 218 |
| ISBN (Print) | 8889405058 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| Event | Coastal Structures - Venice, Italy Duration: 2 Jul 2007 → 4 Jul 2007 Conference number: 5 |
Conference
| Conference | Coastal Structures |
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| Number | 5 |
| Country/Territory | Italy |
| City | Venice |
| Period | 02/07/2007 → 04/07/2007 |
Keywords
- Breakwaters
- Rubble Mound Breakwaters
- Overtopping Breakwaters
- Scale Effects