MAXIMUM BREAKER HEIGHT

Based on a re-evaluation of available experimental data on breaking waves, a relationship between the breaker height--breaking depth ratio, the incident wave steepness and the beach slope is found. This relationship, when combined with experimental observations of breaker travel, permits an estimate of the maximum breaking wave height a coastal structure might experience given a design wave period and design depth at the structure site. Breaker-type classification according to inshore and offshore parameters as presently defined cannot be reconciled to observations of the relationship between breaker-height index, wave steepness and beach slope. Revised criteria for breaker classification are presented.

• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Weggel, R J
• Publication Date: 1972-11

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 529-548
• Serial:
  • Journal of Waterways, Harbors & Coast Eng Div
  • Volume: 98
  • Issue Number: WW4
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breakwaters; Coast and river protective works; Wave height
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wave run up
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00044097
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Report/Paper Numbers: 9384 Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 1973 12:00AM