Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
8059976 Coastal Engineering 2013 17 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We present a new formula for net sand transport by non-breaking waves and currents. ► It is developed using a database of 226 full-scale net transport rate measurements. ► The semi-unsteady formula accounts for phase lag effects in the wave boundary layer. ► Progressive wave boundary layer streaming and advection effects are included. ► 78% of the net transport predictions fall within a factor 2 of the measurements.
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