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  • Ocean wave interaction with a caisson on a rubble base

    Creator:
    Ward, Donald L. (Donald LeRoy), 1954-
    Abstract:
    Caissons are frequently used in the coastal environment for breakwaters, jetties, seawalls, and piers. Because a satisfactory analytical solution to a typical caisson installation has not been developed, design of a caisson-style structure typically is either based on physical model testing, which is expensive, or the structure is designed as...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Toward wave energy in Oregon : predicting wave conditions and extracted power

    Creator:
    Oskamp, Jeffrey A.
    Abstract:
    Knowledge of wave conditions in nearshore regions supports the development of ocean wave energy technology by providing wave climatology for device design considerations, and power output estimates. By modeling wave transformation over the continental shelf, wave conditions were predicted in nearshore regions where potential wave energy conversion sites are located....
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    - structure interaction model was implemented, and power output estimates were made for a simplified wave

  • An investigation on the modeling of wave field transformation and shoreline morphology near steep bathymetric features

    Creator:
    Michalsen, David R.
    Abstract:
    Steep bathymetric anomalies in the beach profile, such as offshore borrow pits, submerged breakwaters, and nearshore canyons can significantly transform the wave climate through the effects of refraction, diffraction, and reflection. When located in the nearshore region the modified wave climate can also substantially change the location of breaking and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Willis (1974) and Price et al. (1978) used a mathematical refraction model to calculate the wave field

  • A laboratory experiment on sand bar migration with comparisons to recent models

    Creator:
    Magalen, Jason
    Abstract:
    Successful prediction of nearshore sediment migration is important in determining the vulnerability of a coastline. During energetic wave climates (storm events) sediment rapidly erodes from beaches and is deposited offshore. In subsequent milder wave conditions, the sediment migrates shoreward, accreting on the beach and helping to protect the coastline. It...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    Master of Ocean Engineering in Ocean Engineering presented on March 17, 2006. Title: A Laboratory

  • Analysis of rip current embayments on the Oregon coast

    Creator:
    Dalon, Matthew M.
    Abstract:
    Understanding the past, present, and future behavior of our nation's shorelines is vital for sensible coastal management. Localized areas of erosion, termed "erosional hot spots", can shift the shoreline landward threatening coastal infrastructure (Kraus and Galgano, 2001; Stauble and Gravens, 2004; McNinch, 2004). One specific type of erosional hot spot...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Matthew M. Dalon for the degree of Master of Ocean Engineering in Ocean

  • Large-scale laboratory observations of wave forces on a highway bridge superstructure

    Creator:
    Bradner, Christopher
    Abstract:
    The experimental setup and data are presented for a laboratory experiment conducted to examine realistic wave forcing on a highway bridge superstructure. The experiments measure wave conditions along with the resulting forces, pressures, and structural response of a 1:5 scale, reinforced concrete model of a typical section of the I-10...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    THESIS OF Christopher Bradner for the degree of Master of Ocean Engineering in Ocean Engineering

  • Evaluation of the performance of a taut-moored dual-body direct-drive waveenergy converter through numerical modeling and physical testing

    Creator:
    Elwood, David E.
    Abstract:
    With energy prices rising and increasing concern about the influence of fossil fuels on climate change, wave energy systems are on the verge of commercial implementation. These first generation wave energy converters utilize either pneumatics or hydraulics to convert the mechanical energy of waves into electricity. For the last several...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    structure interaction and electro-magnetic model was developed to predict the performance of the contact