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Wave Transmission Coefficient is a dimensionless ratio that quantifies the amount of wave energy transmitted through a structure compared to the incident wave energy. Check FAQs
Ct=C(1-(FR))
Ct - Wave Transmission Coefficient?C - Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation?F - Freeboard?R - Wave Runup?

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0.2775Edit=0.37Edit(1-(5Edit20Edit))
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Wave Transmission Coefficient Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Ct=C(1-(FR))
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Ct=0.37(1-(5m20m))
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Ct=0.37(1-(520))
LAST Step Evaluate
Ct=0.2775

Wave Transmission Coefficient Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.

Other Formulas to find Wave Transmission Coefficient

​Go Combined Wave Transmission Coefficient
Ct=Ctt2+Ct02

Other formulas in Wave Transmission Coefficient and Water Surface Amplitude category

​Go Dimensionless Coefficient in Seelig Equation for Wave Transmission Coefficient
C=Ct1-(FR)
​Go Freeboard for given Wave Transmission Coefficient
F=R(1-(CtC))
​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 Wave Transmission Coefficient?

Wave Transmission Coefficient evaluator uses Wave Transmission Coefficient = Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation*(1-(Freeboard/Wave Runup)) to evaluate the Wave Transmission Coefficient, The Wave Transmission Coefficient is defined as a dimensionless ratio indicating the fraction of incident wave energy that passes through a structure compared to the total incoming wave energy. Wave Transmission Coefficient is denoted by Ct symbol.

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

FAQs on Wave Transmission Coefficient

What is the formula to find Wave Transmission Coefficient?
The formula of Wave Transmission Coefficient is expressed as Wave Transmission Coefficient = Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation*(1-(Freeboard/Wave Runup)). Here is an example- 3 = 0.37*(1-(5/20)).
How to calculate Wave Transmission Coefficient?
With Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation (C), Freeboard (F) & Wave Runup (R) we can find Wave Transmission Coefficient using the formula - Wave Transmission Coefficient = Dimensionless Coefficient in the Seelig Equation*(1-(Freeboard/Wave Runup)).
What are the other ways to Calculate Wave Transmission Coefficient?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Wave Transmission Coefficient-
  • Wave Transmission Coefficient=sqrt(Coefficient of Wave Transmission through Structure^2+Coefficient of Transmission Flow over Structure^2)OpenImg
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