Boussinesq modelling of solitary wave propagation, breaking, runup and overtopping

Orszaghova, J. and Borthwick, A. and Taylor, P. (2010) Boussinesq modelling of solitary wave propagation, breaking, runup and overtopping. In: ICCE 2010 (32nd International Conference on Coastal Engineering), 2010, Shanghai, China.

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Abstract

A one-dimensional hybrid numerical model is presented of a shallow-water flume with an incorporated piston paddle. The hybrid model is based on the improved Boussinesq equations by Madsen and Sorensen (1992) and the nonlinear shallow water equations. It is suitable for breaking and non-breaking waves and requires only two adjustable parameters: a friction coefficient and a wave breaking parameter. The applicability of the model is demonstrated by simulating laboratory experiments of solitary waves involving runup at a plane beach and overtopping of a laboratory seawall. The predicted free surface profiles, maximum runup and overtopping volumes agree very well with the measured values.

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: Coasts > General
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Date Deposited: 02 Apr 2020 09:49
Last Modified: 19 May 2020 12:51
URI: http://eprints.hrwallingford.com/id/eprint/759

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