This paper presents a physical model study of wave induced forces on a composite vertical
breakwater, where the crown wave wall is retreated with respect to the front face of the …

Generation of high-quality waves is essential when making numerical or physically model
tests. When using a wavemaker theory outside the validity area, spurious waves are …

The main objective of this research is to present an improved and more accurate formula to
estimate the reflection coefficient (KR) for rubble mound breakwaters. Physical model tests …

The catenary mooring system is a well recognized station keeping method. However, there
could be economical and environmental benefits of reducing the footprint. In the last …

Wave overtopping is a relevant threat for rubble mound breakwaters which are designed to
protect coastal areas or harbours. Currently, the wave overtopping assessment for such …

The Van der Meer formulae for quarry rock armor stability are commonly used in breakwater
design. The formulae describe the stability as a function of the wave characteristics, number …

This paper describes a 2D physical model study on the hydraulic performances of composite
vertical breakwaters with retreated wave walls. The research is an expansion of a previous …

Highlights•New model tests with rubble mound rock armour stability are performed with 1:
100 and 1: 30 foreshores.•The tests include linear and highly nonlinear wave conditions with …

Free-wave contamination is a non-desirable but frequent characteristic in many wave tank
experiments. Higher-order wave generation is not widely implemented yet, whereas the …

In this paper existing guidelines to predict wave overtopping on rubble mound breakwaters
and coastal structures are modified and improved with respect to the influence of the …