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http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/ijnaoe-2015-0070

The conditional risk probability-based seawall height design method  

Yang, Xing (Hydraulic Research Institute of Jiangsu)
Hu, Xiaodong (Hydraulic Research Institute of Jiangsu)
Li, Zhiqing (Hydraulic Research Institute of Jiangsu)
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International Journal of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering / v.7, no.6, 2015 , pp. 1007-1019 More about this Journal
Abstract
The determination of the required seawall height is usually based on the combination of wind speed (or wave height) and still water level according to a specified return period, e.g., 50-year return period wind speed and 50-year return period still water level. In reality, the two variables are be partially correlated. This may be lead to over-design (costs) of seawall structures. The above-mentioned return period for the design of a seawall depends on economy, society and natural environment in the region. This means a specified risk level of overtopping or damage of a seawall structure is usually allowed. The aim of this paper is to present a conditional risk probability-based seawall height design method which incorporates the correlation of the two variables. For purposes of demonstration, the wind speeds and water levels collected from Jiangsu of China are analyzed. The results show this method can improve seawall height design accuracy.
Keywords
Seawall height; Water level; Wind speed; Combination; Risk probability;
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