Abstract
This paper presents the formulation and solution of a numerical model for breaking waves on uniform sloping bottoms. The model is based on the two-dimensional vertical (2DV) Reynolds-averaged Navier-Stokes equations. The effect of breaker-generated turbulence is modeled by the Reynolds stress terms in the momentum equations, together with an eddy viscosity model. A transformation technique is utilized to solve numerically the governing equations in a variable grid system. At each time level of computation, it is possible to determine directly the following wave quantities for the surf zone: water surface elevation, pressure field and velocity field. The numerical results are verified with various cases of laboratory data.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 200-213 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference |
| Volume | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | Proceedings of the 1996 25th International Conference on Coastal Engineering. Part 1 (of 4) - Orlando, FL, USA Duration: 1996 Sept 2 → 1996 Sept 6 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ocean Engineering