Wave-Structure Interaction Processes in Coastal Engineering

Aristodemo, Francesco; Risio, Marcello Di

doi:10.3390/w13060831

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“…Physical modeling is recognized as a valuable tool to investigate wave propagation (i.e., [56]) and fluid-structure interaction (i.e., [57]). The interactions between waves and long trunk sections are usually investigated with 2D laboratory models, whereas 3D models are required in cases of oblique waves and for the analysis of specific features of the structures (e.g., roundheads) [58,59].…”

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Investigation on the Reflection Coefficient for Seawalls Protected by a Rubble Mound Structure

Pratola

Rinaldi

Molfetta

et al. 2021

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Sea wave reflection from coastal protection structures is one of the main issues in the coastal design process. Several empirical formulas have been proposed so far to predict reflection coefficient from rubble mound breakwaters and smooth slopes. The aim of this study is to investigate wave reflection from a rubble mound structure placed in front of a vertical concrete seawall. Several experimental tests were performed on a two-dimensional wave flume by reproducing on a rubble mound structure with a steep single primary layer armored with a novel artificial unit. A new approach for the prediction of the reflection coefficient based on dimensional analysis is also proposed, and a new empirical equation is derived. The performance of the proposed equation was compared with widespread existing formulas, and a good accuracy was found.

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