Berm breakwater structures: Dynamically stable structures and their natural response to wave attack

Abstract

Wave interaction with dynamically stable structures is studied by means of a verified numerical model. The model can simulate wave motion on and in permeable structures. For dynamically stable structures, including gravel beaches, berm breakwaters and reef-type structures, a procedure is developed to simulate the natural response to wave attack. Also a verification with prototype measurements is performed.Berm Breakwater