Ocean wave forces due to high wind

[Polecat]

I have to check the strength of an existing frame composed of two driven prestressed piles connected by a poured tie beam about ten feet above MSL and subject to hurricane force winds and waves.

Does anyone have any expertise in calculating the force of such a wave against the flat surface of the piling?

Your help would be much appreciated.

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[tsgrue]

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US Army Corps of Engineers Coastal Engineering Manual

EM 1110-2-1100

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[MarineConstruction]

Check this thread.

MC

 

[MarineConstruction]

You will also want wind and wave data. If no wave data is available, you can use hindcasting.

Regards.