Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures Calculator

✖Coefficient 'a' is the empirical coefficient used in various equations that describe physical phenomena related to waves, currents, sediment transport, or other environmental factors.ⓘ Coefficient 'a' [a]			+10% -10%
✖Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures.ⓘ Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) [I_r]			+10% -10%
✖Coefficient 'b' depend primarily on the structure geometry and to a smaller extent on whether waves are monochromatic or irregular.ⓘ Coefficient 'b' [b]			+10% -10%

✖Reflection Coefficient is a parameter that describes how much of a wave is reflected by an impedance discontinuity in the transmission medium.ⓘ Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures [r]

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Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2
r = (a*I_r^2)/b+I_r^2
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Reflection Coefficient - Reflection Coefficient is a parameter that describes how much of a wave is reflected by an impedance discontinuity in the transmission medium.
Coefficient 'a' - Coefficient 'a' is the empirical coefficient used in various equations that describe physical phenomena related to waves, currents, sediment transport, or other environmental factors.
Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) - Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures.
Coefficient 'b' - Coefficient 'b' depend primarily on the structure geometry and to a smaller extent on whether waves are monochromatic or irregular.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Coefficient 'a': 1.2 --> No Conversion Required
Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number): 0.095 --> No Conversion Required
Coefficient 'b': 5.5 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

r = (a*I_r^2)/b+I_r^2 --> (1.2*0.095^2)/5.5+0.095^2

Evaluating ... ...

r = 0.0109940909090909

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0109940909090909 --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0109940909090909 ≈ 0.010994 <-- Reflection Coefficient

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures

LaTeX Go Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves

LaTeX Go Reflection Coef. (Plane Slope-Monochromatic Waves) = Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2/(5.5+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Plane Slope-Irregular Waves

LaTeX Go Reflection Coef. (Plane Slope-Irregular Waves) = 1.1*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2/(5.7+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures with Rubble-Mound Breakwaters

LaTeX Go Reflection Coef. (Rubble-Mound Breakwater) = 0.6*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2/(6.6+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures Formula

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Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2
r = (a*I_r^2)/b+I_r^2

What is Wave Reflection on Structures?

If there is a change in water depth as a wave propagates forward, a portion of the wave’s energy will be reflected. When a wave hits a vertical, impermeable, rigid surface-piercing wall, essentially all of the wave energy will reflect from the wall. On the other hand, when a wave propagates over a small bottom slope, only a very small portion of the energy will be reflected. The degree of wave reflection is defined by the reflection coefficient Cr = Hr/Hi where Hr and Hi are the reflected and incident wave heights, respectively.

How to Calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?

Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures calculator uses Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2 to calculate the Reflection Coefficient, The Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures formula is defined as the ratio of the reflected wave height to the incident wave height when waves encounter a structure such as a breakwater, seawall, or any coastal defense structure. Reflection Coefficient is denoted by r symbol.

How to calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures, enter Coefficient 'a' (a), Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) (I_r) & Coefficient 'b' (b) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.010994 = (1.2*0.095^2)/5.5+0.095^2.

FAQ

What is Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?

The Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures formula is defined as the ratio of the reflected wave height to the incident wave height when waves encounter a structure such as a breakwater, seawall, or any coastal defense structure and is represented as r = (a*I_r^2)/b+I_r^2 or Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2. Coefficient 'a' is the empirical coefficient used in various equations that describe physical phenomena related to waves, currents, sediment transport, or other environmental factors, Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) is a dimensionless parameter used to model several effects of (breaking) surface gravity waves on beaches and coastal structures & Coefficient 'b' depend primarily on the structure geometry and to a smaller extent on whether waves are monochromatic or irregular.

How to calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures?

The Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures formula is defined as the ratio of the reflected wave height to the incident wave height when waves encounter a structure such as a breakwater, seawall, or any coastal defense structure is calculated using Reflection Coefficient = (Coefficient 'a'*Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2)/Coefficient 'b'+Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number)^2. To calculate Reflection Coefficient in Coastal Structures, you need Coefficient 'a' (a), Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) (I_r) & Coefficient 'b' (b). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Coefficient 'a', Surf Similarity Number (Iribarren Number) & Coefficient 'b' and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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