Laboratory Wave Tank Data for Model Reservoir Embankment Erosion

Laboratory wave tank data compares erosion of a model sand embankment to a previous study on earthen soil embankments. The dataset includes measurements for testing mathematical models of embankment retreat. It was created by William Rossell and published on Figshare in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Validate mathematical models of embankment retreat using wave impact and erosion measurement data.
• Compare erosion rates between sand and earthen embankment materials using controlled laboratory data.
• Predict embankment erosion rates for inland irrigation reservoirs based on wave tank experiment features.

Strengths

• Data from controlled laboratory wave tank experiments.
• Directly comparable to a previous study on earthen soil embankments.
• Published under a permissive CC0 1.0 license.

Limitations

• Small dataset at 4.8 MB, indicating limited sample size.
• Data is from a scaled model environment, not field conditions.
• Specific row count and column details are unknown.

Provenance

Source

William Rossell via Figshare.

Collection Method

Laboratory wave tank experiments on a model sand embankment.

Time Range

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Freshness

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Geography

Model represents conditions relevant to the Mississippi River alluvial floodplain.