Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient Formula

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Freeboard is the height of the watertight portion of a building or other construction above a given level of water in a river, lake, etc. Check FAQs
F=R(1-(CtC))
F - Freeboard?R - Wave Runup?Ct - Wave Transmission Coefficient?C - Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation?

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5Edit=20Edit(1-(0.2775Edit0.37Edit))
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
F=R(1-(CtC))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
F=20m(1-(0.27750.37))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
F=20(1-(0.27750.37))
LAST Step Evaluate
F=5m

Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
Freeboard
Freeboard is the height of the watertight portion of a building or other construction above a given level of water in a river, lake, etc.
Symbol: F
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wave Runup
Wave Runup is the maximum onshore elevation reached by waves, relative to the shoreline position in the absence of waves.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wave Transmission Coefficient
Wave Transmission Coefficient is a dimensionless ratio that quantifies the amount of wave energy transmitted through a structure compared to the incident wave energy.
Symbol: Ct
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation
Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation is a parameter used to quantify the wave transmission through a structure, integrating factors like wave height, and material properties.
Symbol: C
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other formulas in Wave Transmission Coefficient and Water Surface Amplitude category

​Go Wave Transmission Coefficient
Ct=C(1-(FR))
​Go Dimensionless Coefficient in Seelig Equation for Wave Transmission Coefficient
C=Ct1-(FR)
​Go Wave Runup above Mean Water Level for given Wave Transmission Coefficient
R=F1-(CtC)
​Go Dimensionless Coefficient in Seelig Equation
C=0.51-(0.11Bh)

How to Evaluate Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient?

Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient evaluator uses Freeboard = Wave Runup*(1-(Wave Transmission Coefficient/Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation)) to evaluate the Freeboard, The Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient is defined as height of watertight portion of building or other construction above given level of water in river, lake, etc. Freeboard is denoted by F symbol.

How to evaluate Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient, enter Wave Runup (R), Wave Transmission Coefficient (Ct) & Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation (C) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient

What is the formula to find Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient?
The formula of Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient is expressed as Freeboard = Wave Runup*(1-(Wave Transmission Coefficient/Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation)). Here is an example- 18.6125 = 20*(1-(0.2775/0.37)).
How to calculate Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient?
With Wave Runup (R), Wave Transmission Coefficient (Ct) & Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation (C) we can find Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient using the formula - Freeboard = Wave Runup*(1-(Wave Transmission Coefficient/Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation)).
Can the Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient be negative?
No, the Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient?
Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient can be measured.
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