A1A Scour and Wave Load Analysis for Seawall
Location
Melbourne, Florida
Description
Provided engineering analysis services for proposed seawall along a barrier island highway
Expertise
- Scour analysis
- Hydrodynamic modeling
- Wave load analysis
- Numerical modeling
- Storm surge analysis
More about the A1A Scour and Wave Load Analysis for Seawall
Scour and wave load analysis for proposed seawall from almost 2 miles of shoreline that experienced significant erosion during Hurricane Matthew. A hydrodynamic MIKE21 model was established to simulate tidal and storm surge flow. The model was calibrated relative to site specific current measurements obtained. A wave model was developed to simulate the wave conditions during extreme events. The scour associated with a 100-year event was determined and proper scour protection was designed. Wave loads were calculated for the proposed seawall for extreme event under varying conditions and water levels.