Effects of T-shape groin parameters on beach accretion

OZOLCER I., KOMURCU M., BIRBEN A., YUKSEK O., Karasu S.

OCEAN ENGINEERING, vol.33, pp.382-403, 2006 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.oceaneng.2005.04.018
  • Journal Name: OCEAN ENGINEERING
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.382-403
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The effects of various groin parameters (length, head length and opening) and wave parameters (wave height, wave period and wave angle) on the accretion of the area protected by T-shape groins are studied in a physical model. The model studies are performed using regular waves in a basin. A numerical model which depends primarily on a CERC model is employed to examine the effects of some of the above parameters. Good agreement is found in the results of physical and numerical models. The results of a numerical model are compared with field data obtained by deep sounding measurements at Of coasts, Trabzon Province, Turkey. The finding from this study may be employed in designing T-shape groins. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.