Wave runup on vertical structures
Wave runup on vertical structures
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I am working on a reservoir freeboard analysis. I am having difficulty finding information on the interation between waves and vertical structures. I have come across a lot of info on runup for slopes, but none on vertical walls. My inclination is to say that there wouldn't be any runup, but I would like to verify that. I have looked in the USACE Coastal Enginnering Manual. Does anyone have a source for information on this subject? Does anyone know where I could get a copy of the old Shore Protection Manual and ETL 1110-2-221 "Wave runup and wind setup on reservoir embankments" by the USACE?





RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
Our recent research (for a floodwall on top of a dam) indicates that the USBR appears to have abandoned the use of parapet walls since about 1945. The Corps of Engineers suggests walls no higher than 3 ½ feet. From visual observation of sea walls, I would expect that there is some runup and significant dynamic loads from waves which strike the wall.
RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
good luck
RE: Wave runup on vertical structures
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"Estimating Irregular Wave Runup
on Smooth, Impermeable Slopes"
(I have copies of the SPM, 1977 3rd addn. if you need something specific)