| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5473579 | Journal of Hydrodynamics, Ser. B | 2017 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Wave breaking plays an important role in wave-structure interaction. A novel control volume finite element method with adaptive unstructured meshes is employed here to study 3-D breaking waves. The numerical framework consists of a “volume of fluid” type method for the interface capturing and adaptive unstructured meshes to improve computational efficiency. The numerical model is validated against experimental measurements of breaking wave over a sloping beach and is then used to study the breaking wave impact on a vertical circular cylinder on a slope. Detailed complex interfacial structures during wave impact, such as plunging jet formation and splash-up are captured in the simulation, demonstrating the capability of the present method.
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Authors
Zhihua Xie, Lin (åæ), Thorsten Stoesser, Jian-guo (æ建å½), Dimitrios Pavlidis, Pablo Salinas, Christopher C. Pain, Omar K. Matar,