Large-scale experiments of wave-overtopping loads on walls: Layer thicknesses and velocities
Cappietti, L.; Simonetti, I.; Esposito, A.; Streicher, M.; Kortenhaus, A.; Scheres, B.; Schuettrumpf, H.; Hirt, M.; Hofland, B.; Chen, X. (2018). Large-scale experiments of wave-overtopping loads on walls: Layer thicknesses and velocities, in: Proceedings of the ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering - Volume 7A: Ocean Engineering: June 17–22, 2018 Madrid, Spain. pp. [1-6]. https://dx.doi.org/10.1115/omae2018-78104
In: (2018). Proceedings of the ASME 2018 37th International Conference on Ocean, Offshore and Arctic Engineering - Volume 7A: Ocean Engineering: June 17–22, 2018 Madrid, Spain . ASME: New York. ISBN 978-0-7918-5126-5 .
Wave-Overtopping loads on vertical walls, such as those located on top of a dike, have been investigated in several small-scale experiments in the past. A large-scale validation for a mild foreshore situation is still missing. Hence the WALOWA (WAve LOads on WAlls) experimental campaign was carried out to address this topic. This paper, first presents a description of the large-scale model, the measurement set-up and the experimental methodologies, then it focuses on the layer thicknesses and velocities of the flows created on the promenade by the wave overtopping. A set of resistive wave gauges, ultrasonic distance sensors and velocimeters have been used to conduct these measurements. Preliminary data analysis and results, related to a 1000 irregular waves long test, are discussed. The momentum flux of these flows is studied and its implications, for the wave-overtopping loads acting on the vertical walls, are highlighted.
Dataset
WALOWA (WAve LOads on WAlls) - Large-scale Experiments in the Delta Flume on Overtopping Wave Loads on Vertical Walls
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