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A numerical model of beach morphological evolution due to waves and currents in the vicinity of coastal structures
- Source :
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Coastal Engineering . Sep2011, Vol. 58 Issue 9, p863-876. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Abstract: A numerical model was developed of beach morphological evolution in the vicinity of coastal structures. The model includes five sub-models for random wave transformation, surface roller development, nearshore wave-induced currents, sediment transport, and morphological evolution. The model was validated using high-quality data sets obtained during experiments with a T-head groin and a detached breakwater in the basin of the Large-scale Sediment Transport Facility at the Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, Miss, USA. The simulations showed that the model reproduced well the wave conditions, wave-induced currents, and beach morphological evolution in the vicinity of coastal structures. Both salient and tombolo formation behind a T-head groin and a detached breakwater were simulated with good agreement compared to the measurements. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03783839
- Volume :
- 58
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Coastal Engineering
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 62555890
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coastaleng.2011.05.006