Roughness coefficient of polyurethane-bonded revetment
2019 ◽
Vol 1
(2)
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pp. Manuscript
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This article analyzed a roughness coefficient of a polyurethane-bonded revetment (PBR) by laboratory testing. A wave basin was constructed with a regular wave generator installed. Three types of revetment were constructed at the same time in the wave basin. Scales were painted on the revetments. Video cameras were installed to record the wave run-up. Three revetment slopes were tested. The roughness coefficient of the PBR was found to be in the range of 0.632-0.674 with the standard deviation of 0.042-0.053. After the roughness coefficient of the PBR is known, coastal engineers can now design the revetment’s crest elevation with confidence.