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Diffraction of water waves by breakwaters

1948; American Geophysical Union; Volume: 29; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1029/tr029i004p00481

2379-6723

J. A. Putnam, Robert S. Arthur,

Wave and Wind Energy Systems

Application is made of a solution of the water‐wave diffraction problem of Penny and Price to diffraction by a semi‐infinite impermeable breakwater. Approximations are introduced to simplify application of the theory. Comparison of complete and simplified solutions is made with results obtained from a laboratory investigation. Best agreement between theory and experiment occurred in the lee of the breakwater. The simplified solution is shown to be adequate for most practical applications.