The wave run-up simulator: Idea, necessity, theoretical background and design

The idea of the Wave Run-up Simulator is based on the experiences with the Wave Overtopping Simulator. It is possible to simulate wave tongues overtopping a dike crest in reality. It must also be possible to simulate waves in the run-up and run-down zone of the seaward slope. This is the zone after waves have broken and when they rush-up the...

EurOtop, European Overtopping Manual - Wave overtopping of sea defences and related structures: Assessment manual

The manual has been intended to assist engineers who are already aware of the general principles and methods of coastal engineering. The manual uses methods and data from research studies around Europe and overseas so readers are expected to be familiar with wave and response parameters and the use of empirical equations for prediction. Users...

Quantification of measurement errors, model and scale effects related to overtopping

CLASH is concentrating on investigations of wave overtopping for different structures in prototype and in laboratory. The model investigations have focussed on wave overtopping and the comparison of overtopping results from small-scale model tests and prototype measurements. Possible differences in the results from small-scale tests and...

Standard tests for roughness factor: Report on additional tests

This report details the results of the second phase of the additional white spot tests undertaken by the University of Edinburgh. Part A was undertaken by Aalborg University who investigated the effect of wave obliquity. Edinburgh were commissioned to undertake a series experiments to determine the relative difference in overtopping...

Invloedsfactoren voor de ruwheid van toplagen bij golfoploop en overslag

Overzicht met foto's van verschillende typen dijkbekledingen met daarbij de ruwheidsfactoren die gebruikt kunnen worden bij het berekenen van golfoploop en golfoverslag

Technical report wave run-up and wave overtopping at dikes

This report is from Dutch origin and is a translation into English. In the Netherlands it is used as a guideline for safety assessment and design of dikes. Assessment of the required dike heights for wave run-up and wave overtopping is important in the Netherlands and has a long history. Some parts of this report, therefore, refer tot typical...