Shock pressure interactions on prototype sea dykes caused by breaking waves

This paper deals with shock pressure phenomena due to breaking waves acting on sloping faces of sea dykes and other dike revetments. The full-scale investigations were carried out in the new research facility LARGE WAVE CHANNEL in Hannover. Germany. Maximum shock pressure estimations are given for practical slopes 1:4 and 1:6. An extension of...

Studies on wave loads on concrete slope dams

A description is presented of a wave flume with a pneumatic wave productor, which can generate waves up to 2 m high. The principal mental results are outlined of dynamic wave action on the slope protection of an earth dam, with the slope protection formed of slabs with open joints placed on an artificial filter layer. Data are cited on wave...