Incoporating rubble mound jetties in elliptic harbor wave models /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Zhang, Jianfeng, 1977-
Other Authors:	Panchang, Vijay G. (Thesis advisor), Lynett, Patrick J. (Thesis advisor)
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[College Station, Tex.] : [Texas A&M University], [2007]
Subjects:	Major Ocean Engineering. Entrance channel Model Rubble mound jetty Wave Mild-slope equation Harbor
Online Access:	Link to OAK Trust copy

Description
Abstract:	Simulation models based on the elliptic mild or steep slope wave equation are frequently used to estimate wave properties needed for the engineering calculations of harbors. To increase the practical applicability of such models, a method is developed to include the effects of rubble mound structures that may be present along the sides of entrance channels into harbors. The results of this method are found to match those of other mathematical models (i.e. parabolic approximation & three-dimensional solution) under appropriate conditions, but they also deviate from results of parabolic approximations in some cases because dissipation can create angular scattering. Comparison with hydraulic model data also shows that this approach is useful for designing pocket wave absorbers that are used to reduce wave heights in entrance channels.
Item Description:	"Major Subject: Ocean Engineering" Title from author supplied metadata (automated record created on Nov. 2, 2007.) Vita. Abstract. Electronic resource.
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Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references.