Influence of seaward-side slope of a levee on discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping
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A series of flume experiments are conducted to study the influence of the seaward-side slope of a levee on the discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping under extreme sea conditions. By comparing the discharges under different seaward-side slopes,this paper analyzes the influence of the seaward-side slope on the discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping. The following conclusions can be drawn from the study:1)In the range of -0.6<Rc/Hm0<0,the discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping is significantly affected by the seaward-side slope of the levee. 2)Within this range,when the seaward-side slope of the levee changes from 1∶1.5 to 1∶4.25,the discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping under the same wave condition first decreases and then increases slightly. With the experimental results as a basis,an empirical formula for the discharge of combined wave and surge overtopping considering the seaward-side slope of a levee is proposed to provide a reference for the safety assessment and protection of levees under extreme conditions.