Dune erosion tests to study the influence of wave periods

Conference paper (2007)

Authors

Marcel R. A. Van Gent WL Delft Hydraulics
E. M. Coeveld WL Delft Hydraulics
D.J.R. Walstra Coastal Engineering, WL Delft Hydraulics
J van de Graaff Coastal Engineering
H.J. Steetzel Alkyon Hydraulic Consultancy and Research
M. Boers Rijkswaterstaat
Research Group
Coastal Engineering
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2007

Language

English

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Research Group

Coastal Engineering

Abstract

The aim of the study was to quantify the effects of the wave period on dune erosion. Attention was focussed on 2D cross-shore effects in a situation with sandy dunes and extreme wave conditions. Large-scale physical model tests were set up to provide the necessary data for the study on a scale as close to prototype as possible. It was concluded that a longer wave period leads to a larger dune erosion volume and to a larger landward retreat of the dune face.

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