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Breaker Depth Index is the ratio of the wave height at breaking, to the water depth, at the breakpoint. Check FAQs
γb=b-a(Hb[g]Tb2)
γb - Breaker Depth Index?b - Functions of Beach Slope B?a - Functions of Beach Slope A?Hb - Wave Height at Incipient Breaking?Tb - Wave Period for Breaker Index?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period Example

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0.3038Edit=1.56Edit-43.8Edit(18Edit9.80668Edit2)
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Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
γb=b-a(Hb[g]Tb2)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
γb=1.56-43.8(18m[g]8s2)
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
γb=1.56-43.8(18m9.8066m/s²8s2)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
γb=1.56-43.8(189.806682)
Next Step Evaluate
γb=0.303837090137815
LAST Step Rounding Answer
γb=0.3038

Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period Formula Elements

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Constants
Breaker Depth Index
Breaker Depth Index is the ratio of the wave height at breaking, to the water depth, at the breakpoint.
Symbol: γb
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Functions of Beach Slope B
Functions of Beach Slope B is an empirically determined parameter that establishes correlations between the slope angle and wave dynamics, sediment transport, and coastal erosion rates.
Symbol: b
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Functions of Beach Slope A
Functions of Beach Slope A is an empirically determined parameter that establishes correlations between the slope angle and wave dynamics, sediment transport, and coastal erosion rates.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Height at Incipient Breaking
Wave Height at Incipient Breaking refers to the height of the wave at the point where it starts breaking, often referred to as the breaker point.
Symbol: Hb
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Period for Breaker Index
Wave Period for Breaker Index influences the breaker index in the surf wave zone, determining wave steepness and the likelihood of waves breaking, impacting surf quality and rideability.
Symbol: Tb
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²

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How to Evaluate Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period?

Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period evaluator uses Breaker Depth Index = Functions of Beach Slope B-Functions of Beach Slope A*(Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/([g]*Wave Period for Breaker Index^2)) to evaluate the Breaker Depth Index, The Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period formula is defined as the ratio of the wave height at breaking, to the water depth at the breakpoint used to estimate the location on the shoreface where wave breaking occurs given wave period. Breaker Depth Index is denoted by γb symbol.

How to evaluate Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period, enter Functions of Beach Slope B (b), Functions of Beach Slope A (a), Wave Height at Incipient Breaking (Hb) & Wave Period for Breaker Index (Tb) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period

What is the formula to find Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period?
The formula of Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period is expressed as Breaker Depth Index = Functions of Beach Slope B-Functions of Beach Slope A*(Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/([g]*Wave Period for Breaker Index^2)). Here is an example- 0.32247 = 1.56-43.8*(18/([g]*8^2)).
How to calculate Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period?
With Functions of Beach Slope B (b), Functions of Beach Slope A (a), Wave Height at Incipient Breaking (Hb) & Wave Period for Breaker Index (Tb) we can find Breaker Depth Index given Wave Period using the formula - Breaker Depth Index = Functions of Beach Slope B-Functions of Beach Slope A*(Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/([g]*Wave Period for Breaker Index^2)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Breaker Depth Index?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Breaker Depth Index-
  • Breaker Depth Index=Wave Height at Incipient Breaking/Water Depth at BreakingOpenImg
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