Performance Test of Parabolic Type Equilibrium Shoreline Formula Using Wave Data Observed in East Sea

Abstract

The present study investigated the validity of an equilibrium shoreline empirical formula for real phenomena. Among three types of equilibrium shoreline formulas, Hsu’s parabolic type static formula was employed, which is well-known and the most practical for shoreline estimation after coastal or harbor structure construction. The wave data observed at Maengbang beach and the CERC formula on longshore sediment transport were used in the present investigation. A comparison study was only conducted for the case of a shoreline change after the construction of a groyne. Reasonable agreement was seen between the observed wave data and the data obtained under a wave angle spreading function S = 3.5. However, significant changes were observed when S increased. Thus, careful application is required when using Hsu’s formula.

Keywords

• East Coast
• Groyne
• Wave directional spectrum
• Wave rose
• Littoral drift rose
• Shoreline gradient