EQUILIBRIUM BEACH PROFILE SCALE-MODEL

A model law for two-dimensional, laboratory beach profiles assumed to be at equilibrium is considered herein. An experimental program has been performed and the extensive laboratory beach profile data indicate a relationship or model law between the four basic scale ratios; the horizontal scale, vertical scale, sediment size ratio, and the relative specific weight ratio. Graphical forms of the experimentally derived model law are presented for efficient use. Recommendations are presented to optimize the practical application of scale model technology to coastal movable beds.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Noda, E K
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 511-528
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways, Harbors & Coast Eng Div
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: WW4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Beaches; Coastal zone management; Coasts; Development; Erosion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Scale effect
• Old TRIS Terms: Beach erosion
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Policy; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044096
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 9367 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM