Keywords
lab model
bed form
scale law
wave model
bed form
scale law
wave model
How to Cite
Mogridge, G. (1974). SCALE LAWS FOR BED FORMS IN LABORATORY WAVE MODELS. Coastal Engineering Proceedings, 1(14), 62. https://doi.org/10.9753/icce.v14.62
Abstract
An experimental study of the variables governing the development of bed forms under wave action has been conducted. A wide range of conditions was covered by the use of a wave flume and an oscillating water tunnel. Scale laws for modelling bed forms are developed using the results of these experiments. It is recommended that the model sediment used should be the same density as in the prototype and its size should be scaled geometrically. If this is not practical, it is shown how the scale laws can be used to minimise the distortion of the bed forms produced in the model.
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