Investigation of wave induced motion of a breakwater structure using automated monitoring

Authors

  • M.S. Ubovic HGC Engineering, 2000 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 1P7, Canada
  • R.D. Stevens HGC Engineering, 2000 Argentia Road, Mississauga, Ont. L5N 1P7, Canada

Keywords:

Acoustic wave velocity, Breakwaters, Monitoring, Seismology, Speed, Automated monitoring, Breakwater structure, Wave induced motion

Abstract

An investigative study in a breakwater structure on the Lake Ontario shoreline was carried out to determine if there is significant motion of the breakwater structure, and if so, whether this motion is wave-induced. Two automated seismograph monitors were fixed to the breakwater. Motion was recorded in terms of peak particle velocity and was post-processed to compute peak displacement. The recorded data indicates the possibility of both bulk motion and elastic deflection of the structure.

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Published

2001-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Ubovic M, Stevens R. Investigation of wave induced motion of a breakwater structure using automated monitoring. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 2001 Sep. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 19];29(3):116-7. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/1408

Issue

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada