Title of article :
THE EFFECT OF BEACH REFLECTION ON UNDERTOW
Author/Authors :
NESHAEI, M.A.L University of Guilan - Dept of Civil Engineering, رشت, ايران , MEHRDAD, M.A University of Guilan - Dept of Civil Engineering, رشت, ايران , VEISKARAMI, M shiraz university - Dept of Civil Engineering, شيراز, ايران
Abstract :
Based on experiments, a model is introduced to calculate the vertical and horizontal distribution of undertow in the surf zone due to monochromatic and random wave attack for reflective beaches. The present model is a modification of the original model presented by Okayasu et aI., [2] for natural, non-refiective beaches in which the wave set up, radiation stress and mass flux due to breaking waves are modified as described by Mehrdad and Neshaei [6] to include the effect ofpartially reflected waves. The results of experimental investigation and model development show that the existence of reflective conditions on beaches results in a reduction in the magnitude ofundertow and modifies its distribution across the beach profile
Keywords :
Beach reflection , mass flow , sediment , surf zone , undertow
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology: Transactions of Civil Engineering
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Science and Technology: Transactions of Civil Engineering
