SPH modeling of breaking waves

Benedict D. Rogers, Robert A. Dalrymple

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Abstract

Smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) is used to simulate both two and three-dimensional cases of wave breaking. A combined SPH-LES type scheme or sub-particle scale (SPS) scheme is used to capture coherent turbulent structures. Results are presented for weakly plunging breaking waves. The 2-D numerical results show that a highly turbulent bore is produced propagating up the beach while generating reverse breaking that precipitates a downbursting-like phenomenon. The initial application of the 3-D scheme to the same problem is presented but the resolution is insufficient to detect reliably coherent turbulent structures. Nevertheless, even the 3-D results suggest the existence of eddies whose primary axis of rotation is near-vertically oriented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2004, ICCE 2004
EditorsJane McKee Smith, Jane McKee Smith
PublisherAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
Pages415-427
Number of pages13
ISBN (Electronic)9789812562982, 9789812562982
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2005
Event29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2004 - Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: Sep 19 2004Sep 24 2004

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
Volume2005-January
ISSN (Print)0161-3782

Other

Other29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering, ICCE 2004
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period9/19/049/24/04

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Civil and Structural Engineering
  • Ocean Engineering
  • Oceanography

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