Prediction of wave overtopping on coastal structures by using extended boussinesq and sph models

E. S. Lee, D. Violeau, M. Benoit, R. Issa, D. Laurence, P. Stansby

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Abstract

In order to study wave-structure interactions for coastal applications (wave shoaling in front of the structure and breaking, run-up, overtopping and forces due to wave action), we examine the potential and limitations of two different numerical approaches, namely an extended Boussinesq-type finite difference model and the SPH Lagrangian numerical method in 2-D. These methods are evaluated and compared on two test-cases for which laboratory measurements are available (overtopping of a dyke by regular waves and wave transformation over a coral reef). It is shown that both approaches are able to correctly model the evolution of wave height and setup, while the SPH method offers a more precise prediction of hydrodynamics in breaking waves and overtopping waves.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2006, ICCE 2006
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages4727-4739
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9789812706362
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2007
Externally publishedYes
Event30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2006 - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 3 Sept 20068 Sept 2006

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Conference

Conference30th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period3/09/068/09/06

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