The thesis discusses implementation of a wave generator in a laboratory flume. In the theoretical part we introduce the general characteristics of waves, describe various types of wave profiles and present two empirical methods for computing wave run-up on an inclined beach. Furthermore, we present the methodology of hydraulic modeling of waves and various types of wave generators. The applied laboratory equipment and the experimental technique are presented in detail. Various types of waves were generated and characterized in the three experiments performed: propagation of waves with damping at the vertical wall, wave run-up on a smooth, and on an armored inclined beach. The measured values gave physical characteristics of generated waves with their classification based on wave period and wave height. Wave run-up on the smooth and the armored beach was further measured with selected waves and compared against the results of the selected empirical methods. We demonstrated that wave run-up decreased when using rock armor as a coast protection measure. Better agreement between measured and theoretical values was achieved with the beach protected with rock armor. Stronger damping of wave reflection and more precise measuring equipment should be applied in further investigations.
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