Nonlinear Wave–Structure Interactions and the Development of Advanced Numerical Models

A special issue of Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (ISSN 2077-1312). This special issue belongs to the section "Ocean Engineering".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 October 2024 | Viewed by 712

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Department of Ocean Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China
Interests: offshore hydrodynamics; wave-structure interactions; nonlinear free surface; higher-order effect; higher harmonics; nonlinear simulations
Ocean College, Zhejiang University, Zhoushan 316021, China
Interests: extreme wave-structure interaction; computational fluid dynamics (CFD); reduced order modeling
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Dear Colleagues,

Nonlinear wave–structure interactions have posed a variety of challenges for the design and analysis of marine offshore structures, especially for the fast development of offshore renewable energies. Studies of the nonlinear wave–structure interactions will contribute to the development of science and engineering in the offshore industry. Numerical simulations have become common for nonlinear analysis, and advanced numerical models with high efficiency, accuracy and robustness are in demand.

Aim and scope:

This Special Issue will focus on the study of water wave–structure interactions with attention to nonlinear effects. Recent developments of advanced numerical models and high-fidelity numerical simulations are encouraged to be reported. The Special Issue will cover the following topics:

  • Nonlinear wave theory;
  • Second-order and tertiary wave interactions;
  • Higher harmonic effects on wave structure interactions;
  • Breaking waves and waves slamming on structures;
  • Boundary element method;
  • Finite element method;
  • Volume of fluid method;
  • Spectral method;
  • Computational fluid dynamics;
  • Any other methods such as SPH and LBM

Dr. Xingya Feng
Dr. Min Luo
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • offshore hydrodynamics
  • wave-structure interactions
  • nonlinear free surface
  • higher-order effect
  • higher harmonics
  • nonlinear simulations

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Semicircular Coastal Defence Structures: Impact of Gap Spacing on Shoreline Dynamics during Storm Events
by Bárbara F. V. Vieira, José L. S. Pinho and Joaquim A. O. Barros
J. Mar. Sci. Eng. 2024, 12(6), 850; https://doi.org/10.3390/jmse12060850 - 21 May 2024
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Coastal erosion poses significant challenges to shoreline management, exacerbated by rising sea levels and changing climate patterns. This study investigates the influence of gap spacing between semicircular coastal defence structures on shoreline dynamics during storm events. The innovative design of these structures aims [...] Read more.
Coastal erosion poses significant challenges to shoreline management, exacerbated by rising sea levels and changing climate patterns. This study investigates the influence of gap spacing between semicircular coastal defence structures on shoreline dynamics during storm events. The innovative design of these structures aims to induce a drift reversal of prevalent sediment transport while avoiding interruption of alongshore sediment drift, thus protecting the beach. Three different gap spacings, ranging from 152 m to 304 m, were analysed using the XBeach numerical model, focusing on storm morphodynamic behaviour. Methodologically, hydrodynamic and morphodynamic analyses were conducted to understand variations in significant wave heights adjacent to the structures, in accretion and erosion volumes, and changes in bed level under storm conditions. The study aims to elucidate the complex interaction between engineered coastal protection solutions and natural coastal processes, providing practical insights for coastal management practices. Results indicate that installing semicircular coastal defence structures influences sediment dynamics during storm events, effectively protecting stretches of the coast at risk. Optimal gap spacing between structures is crucial to mitigating coastal erosion and enhancing sediment accumulation, offering a sustainable shoreline protection approach. The findings underscore the importance of balanced location selection to optimize protection benefits while minimizing adverse morphological effects. Overall, this research contributes to advancing knowledge of hydro-morphological phenomena essential for effective coastal engineering and informs the design and implementation of more sustainable coastal protection strategies in the face of increasing coastal erosion and sea level rise challenges. Full article
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