Field Measurement of Hydrodynamics around a Beach Defence System

An extensive program of field measurements of currents around a beach defense system is described and results are shown. The monitoring program was carried out in the last three years around a semi-submerged breakwater built in Lido di Dante, Italy to protect a beach nourishment and prevent erosion. The monitoring aims to study the complex hydrodynamics of low-crested structures (LCS). Drifter tracks surveyed in the study area together with current and wave measurements through an ADCP provide a better comprehension of the hydrodynamics during typical wave storms and a tool for the calibration of numerical models.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Archetti, Renata
  • Tirindelli, Matteo
  • Lamberti, Alberto
• Conference:
  • Coastal Structures 2003
  • Location: Portland Oregon, United States
  • Date: 2003-8-26 to 2003-8-30
• Publication Date: 2004

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: pp 663-675
• Monograph Title: Coastal Structures 2003

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beaches; Calibration; Erosion; Fences; Field tests; Hydrodynamics; Measurement; Numerical analysis; Prevention; Storms; Wave motion
• Geographic Terms: Italy
• Subject Areas: Hydraulics and Hydrology; Marine Transportation; Materials; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01004044
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0784407339
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 23 2005 7:10AM