A numerical wave flume to study the functionality and stability of coastal structures

Adaptation of COBRAS VOF model for typical breakwater applications and worked out examples of water movement in and around breakwater cross sections.

Onderzoek onzekerheid extreme golfbelastingen: Effect stromingen op golven Stappenplan toepassing SWAN model

Ten behoeve van het ontwerp van zeewerende constructies van nieuwe landaanwinningswerken van de Maasvlakte 2 is onderzoek verricht naar onzekerheden in de bepaling van golfrandvoorwaarden onder ontwerpcondities. In dit deelrapport is gekeken naar het effect van stromingen op de golfcondities voor de zeewerende constructies. Hierbij is gebruik...

Experimentele studie en numerieke modellering van golfinteractie met stortsteengolfbrekers

Description of a VOF model for wave structure interaction (VOF-break). Example calculations for the Zeebrugge breakwater, including prototype measurements of wave penetration into the core of the breakwater. Description of breaking processes on the breakwater.

Influence of Ambient Air Pressure on Impact Pressures Caused by Breaking Waves

Experimental research to the influence of the air pressure on the impact pressure cause by breaking waves. The research shows that there are three factors which load the structure during the breaking of waves: the water layer over the structure, the shock due to the impact of the water jet from breaking and the air pocket entrapped in the water...

Shock Pressures Caused by Waves Breaking against Coastal Structures

Shock pressures of high intensity and short duration may occur during breaking of waves on coastal structures, slamming of ships, landing of seaplanes, and water entry of naval projectiles with flat nose. The phenomenon of shock pressures resulting from the impact between a solid and a liquid can better be described as a water hammer phenomenon...