Keywords
wave impact forces
model studies
sluice gate design
model studies
sluice gate design
How to Cite
Aartsen, M. W. (1957). MODEL STUDY ON THE IMPACT OF WAVES. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, 1(6), 45. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v6.45
Abstract
The problem to be investigated is the structural strength of a sluice gate under the influence of wave attack. The gate was designed in view of the hydraulic forces in quasi permanent conditions The fact, however, that the gate is exposed to wave attack, necessitates an investigation of: 1) the transient forces due to impact, 2) the possibilities of modificating the shape of the gate in order to avoid, or at least to diminish, the chance on the occurrence of impacts. As the mechanism of wave attack is influenced by the hydrodynamic properties of the oncoming waves, the tests are being carried out in a flume in which the waves are generated by wind in order to simulate the expected extreme natural conditions as close as possible.
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