• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.43-49
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• 2020

In this study, the stability of the low crested structure armoured by Tripod block has been investigated using two-dimensional hydraulic model tests. The effect of wave steepness and freeboard on the rock stability on crest, front, and the rear slope has been investigated. From the experimental data, the new empirical formula for the stability coefficients of the Tripod block was proposed. But Tripod is not proper to use the armour block of the low crested structure because the uplift force of this block is greater than that of Tetrapod and rock.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.39 no.6
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• pp.769-777
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• 2019

Low crested coastal structures such as detached breakwaters and submerged breakwaters (artificial reefs) have been commonly used as coastal protection measures. The armour units of these structures are unstable than those in non-overtopped structure cases. The stability of low crested structures armoured by rock has been suggested in existing studies. In this study, the stability of Tetrapods armour units on theses structures has been investigated using two-dimensional hydraulic model tests. The effect of wave steepness and freeboard on the armour stability on crest, front, and the rear slope has been investigated. Armour units were mostly damaged near the upper part of the seaward slope and the crest of the seaward side. From the experimental data, the new empirical formula for the stability coefficients of the Tetrapods was proposed.

• KSCE Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
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• v.40 no.1
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• pp.35-41
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• 2020

In this study, the stability of low crested structure armoured by rock has been investigated using two-dimensional hydraulic model tests. The effect of wave steepness and freeboard on the rock stability on crest, front, and the rear slope has been investigated. Rocks were mostly damaged near the upper part of the seaward slope and the crest of the seaward side. From the experimental data, the new empirical formula for the stability coefficients of the rocks was proposed.