Definition of design storm

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design storm

The term 'design storm' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' coastal protection structures will often be designed to withstand wave attack by the extreme design storm. the severity of the storm (i.e. return period) is chosen in view of the acceptable level of risk of damage or failure. a design storm consists of a design wave condition, a design water level, and a duration'.

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