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Comparing design calculations using the Hudson and Van der Meer formulas for rubble mound
breakwaters (Rock Manual. CETMEF, 2007) provided valuable insights for the design of the
main jetty of the Marina and Khireddine jetty in Algiers Port. Notably, the weight of the blocks
in Mairna main jetty was smaller due to the natural protection offered by its location. This study
emphasizes the significance of considering the specific characteristics of the study area and
selecting appropriate design formulas to ensure effective and resilient breakwater designs.
The CLASH (Crest Level Assessment of Coastal Structures by Full-Scale Monitoring, Neural
Network Prediction, and Hazard Analysis on Permissible Wave Overtopping) was utilized to
develop models aimed at predicting the overtopping rate. Two models, a Neural Network model
in 2007 (Gent, M. R., Boogaard, H. F., et al. (2007)) and an XGBoost algorithm model in 2020
(Bieman, J. P., al, J. M. (2020), were replicated and analyzed. Additionally, a new model
specifically for rubble mound breakwaters was developed, which utilizes polynomial features in
conjunction with the XGBoost algorithm. All the models exhibited good correlations between
measured and predicted values, indicating their effectiveness in wave overtopping prediction.
The last chapter provided an overview of 2D wave flume analysis and synthesis, focusing on the
problem of wave propagation and studying the flap-type wavemaker configuration (Steve, H.
(1993)). The mathematical model included the Laplace equation and various boundary
conditions govern the wave behavior. The perturbation method was employed to approximate
solutions for the first-order wave generation problem. The synthesis of the wave flume provides
the maximum allowable actuator strokes for different wave periods (Mario, B. (2018-2019)).
This chapter provided valuable insights into the theory and practical aspects of wave flumes.
The conclusions drawn from this work offer promising prospects for the integration of machine
learning techniques in the field of coastal engineering. Additionally, wave flume simulations can
be explored in order to construct a database which will be a solid foundation for the
establishment of comprehensive databases on overtopping. This advancement can significantly
contribute to the design and evaluation of resilient coastal defense systems. These databases can
support research and assist students in their work, enabling them to access valuable data and
contribute to the development of innovative solutions in coastal engineering. Furthermore,
universities can focus on the realization of advanced wave flumes to facilitate real-life
experiments, fostering a deeper understanding of wave behavior and its interaction with coastal
structures. Such facilities would provide a valuable resource for researchers and students,
encouraging further advancements in the field of coastal engineering.
Comparing design calculations using the Hudson and Van der Meer formulas for rubble mound
breakwaters (Rock Manual. CETMEF, 2007) provided valuable insights for the design of the
main jetty of the Marina and Khireddine jetty in Algiers Port. Notably, the weight of the blocks
in Mairna main jetty was smaller due to the natural protection offered by its location. This study
emphasizes the significance of considering the specific characteristics of the study area and
selecting appropriate design formulas to ensure effective and resilient breakwater designs.
The CLASH (Crest Level Assessment of Coastal Structures by Full-Scale Monitoring, Neural
Network Prediction, and Hazard Analysis on Permissible Wave Overtopping) was utilized to
develop models aimed at predicting the overtopping rate. Two models, a Neural Network model
in 2007 (Gent, M. R., Boogaard, H. F., et al. (2007)) and an XGBoost algorithm model in 2020
(Bieman, J. P., al, J. M. (2020), were replicated and analyzed. Additionally, a new model
specifically for rubble mound breakwaters was developed, which utilizes polynomial features in
conjunction with the XGBoost algorithm. All the models exhibited good correlations between
measured and predicted values, indicating their effectiveness in wave overtopping prediction.
The last chapter provided an overview of 2D wave flume analysis and synthesis, focusing on the
problem of wave propagation and studying the flap-type wavemaker configuration (Steve, H.
(1993)). The mathematical model included the Laplace equation and various boundary
conditions govern the wave behavior. The perturbation method was employed to approximate
solutions for the first-order wave generation problem. The synthesis of the wave flume provides
the maximum allowable actuator strokes for different wave periods (Mario, B. (2018-2019)).
This chapter provided valuable insights into the theory and practical aspects of wave flumes.
The conclusions drawn from this work offer promising prospects for the integration of machine
learning techniques in the field of coastal engineering. Additionally, wave flume simulations can
be explored in order to construct a database which will be a solid foundation for the
establishment of comprehensive databases on overtopping. This advancement can significantly
contribute to the design and evaluation of resilient coastal defense systems. These databases can
support research and assist students in their work, enabling them to access valuable data and
contribute to the development of innovative solutions in coastal engineering. Furthermore,
universities can focus on the realization of advanced wave flumes to facilitate real-life
experiments, fostering a deeper understanding of wave behavior and its interaction with coastal
structures. Such facilities would provide a valuable resource for researchers and students,
encouraging further advancements in the field of coastal engineering.