The impact of wave loads and pore-water pressure generation on initiation of sediment transport
Geo-Marine Letters
By: E.C. Clukey, F.H. Kulhawy, P.L.-F. Liu, and G. B. Tate
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Abstract
The build-up of pore-water pressure by waves can lead to sediment liquefaction and subsequent transport by traction currents. This process was investigated by measuring pore-water pressures both in a field experiment and laboratory wave tank tests. Liquefaction was observed in the wave tank tests. The results suggest that sand is less susceptible than silts to wave-induced liquefaction because of the tendency to partially dissipate pore-water pressures. However, previous studies have determined that pore-water pressures must approach liquefaction before current velocities necessary to initiate transport are reduced. Once liquefaction has occurred more sediment can be transported. ?? 1985 Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The impact of wave loads and pore-water pressure generation on initiation of sediment transport |
| Series title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| DOI | 10.1007/BF02281636 |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 1985 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher location | Springer-Verlag |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Geo-Marine Letters |
| First page | 177 |
| Last page | 183 |
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