General velocity formula of boundary layer above mobile sediment bed induced by asymmetric waves

• Published in: International journal of sediment research Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 255 - 267
• Main Authors: Chen, Xin, Chen, Minghong
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2021; Beijing Engineering Research Center of Safety and Energy Saving Technology for Water Supply Network System, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, China
• Subjects: Asymmetric wave; Boundary layer; Mobile sediment bed; Sheet flow; Velocity formula; Asymmetric wave; Mobile sediment bed; Sheet flow; Velocity formula; Boundary layer

Sediment movement in the wave boundary layer above a mobile sediment bed is complex. A velocity formula for the boundary layer is proposed for sheet flow induced by asymmetric waves above a mobile sediment bed. The formula consists of a free stream velocity and a defect function which contains a pha...