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Numerical study of nearshore hydrodynamics and morphology changes behind offshore breakwaters under actions of waves using a sediment transport model coupled with the SWASH model.
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Coastal Engineering Journal . Dec2020, Vol. 62 Issue 4, p553-565. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- This paper presents the results of numerical study on the wave-induced currents and morphology changes due to the complicated interaction between waves and a sandy beach with shore-parallel breakwaters set on. The study was based on the SWASH wave model coupled with a sediment transport model developed in this research. The simulated results of the coupling model were compared with the published laboratory experimental data. The good agreements were obtained for both wave-induced currents and formation of salient and tombolo behind breakwaters. The models were also applied for studying the evolution of wave-induced currents associated with topography changes of a sandy beach. The wave-induced currents and sediment transport processes have a strong relationship and their interaction could reach a quasi-equilibrium state in which the changes of current pattern and bathymetry become very slow. Numerical results of shoreline response mode were also compared with a published empirical formula and confirmed good agreements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21664250
- Volume :
- 62
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Coastal Engineering Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 147101841
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21664250.2020.1828016