Using Finite-Element Method to Simulate Wave Transformations in Surf Zone

In this study, a finite element method proposed by Hsu et al. in 2003 is extended to develop a numerical model for the simulation of wave transformation in the surf zone. The governing equation is the elliptic mild-slope equation including the energy dissipation of wave breaking. At the open boundaries with varying depth, the reflected waves caused by shoaling are adopted to the radiation boundary conditions. The rationality of the present numerical model is examined through the cases of offshore parallel breakwater problems. The results of calculation are in good agreement with experimental results.

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• Authors:
  • Hsu, Tai-Wen
  • Lan, Yuan-Jyh
  • Wang, Yung-Her
  • Tsai, Chin-Yen
• Publication Date: 2005-11

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: pp 1214-1217
• Serial:
  • Journal of Engineering Mechanics
  • Volume: 131
  • Issue Number: 11
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9399
  • EISSN: 1943-7889
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/journal/jenmdt

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Breakwaters; Dissipation; Finite element method; Mathematical models; Simulation; Surf; Wave motion
• Uncontrolled Terms: Wave dispersion
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Energy; Highways; Marine Transportation; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01010775
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 28 2005 9:24AM