Abstract
The hydrodynamics and sediment transport processes in the swash-zone are investigated through new, detailed, large-scale laboratory experiments. Simultaneous measurements of flow depth and velocity were obtained on mobile beaches, consisting of 1.5mm coarse sand or 10mm gravel, and with a slope of 1:10. In addition, measurements of the sediment transport in the swash-zone were obtained through the use of sediment traps with accurate timing. The paper presents a description of the experimental investigation, including the facility and experimental methods, with the focus on the sediment transport measurements. Typical time-series of flow velocity and sediment transport rates are presented as well.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Environmental Hydraulics - Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics |
| Editors | George C. Christodoulou, Anastasios I. Stamou |
| Pages | 601-606 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Volume | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| Event | 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics - Athens, Greece Duration: 23 Jun 2010 → 25 Jun 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | 6th International Symposium on Environmental Hydraulics |
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| Country/Territory | Greece |
| City | Athens |
| Period | 23/06/10 → 25/06/10 |