Wave overtopping
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wave-overtopping-172-8400964
title:
Wave overtopping
text:
Wave overtopping is the time-averaged amount of water that is discharged per structure length by waves over a structure such as a breakwater, revetment or dike which has a crest height above still water level. When waves break over a dike, it causes water to flow onto the land behind it. Excessive overtopping is undesirable because it can compromise the integrity of the structure or result in a safety hazard, particularly when the structure is in an area where people, infrastructure or vehicles
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wiki
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encyclopedia
description:
Transmission of water waves over a coastal structure
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_overtopping
date created:
2023-04-11T13:05:23Z
date modified:
2024-09-01T20:18:23Z
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13
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