Wave interactions with multi-float structures: SPH model, experimental validation, and parametric study
This paper proposes a new type of multi-float structures which comprise several serially
arranged box-type modules. Adjacent modules are connected at the top corners using …
arranged box-type modules. Adjacent modules are connected at the top corners using …
Theoretical method for generating solitary waves using plunger-type wavemakers and its Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics validation
Although solitary wave generation using a piston-type wavemaker has been common, the
method cannot be applied to all wave tanks because many of them have been or will be …
method cannot be applied to all wave tanks because many of them have been or will be …
Numerical study on the hydrodynamic characteristics of a double-row floating breakwater composed of a pontoon and an airbag
X Cheng, C Liu, Q Zhang, M He, X Gao - Journal of Marine Science and …, 2021 - mdpi.com
By adding a cylindrical airbag on the leeward side of a cuboid pontoon, a new-type double-
row floating breakwater is designed to improve the wave attenuation performance, and its …
row floating breakwater is designed to improve the wave attenuation performance, and its …
Comparison of hydrodynamic performance of floating breakwater with taut, slack, and hybrid mooring systems: An SPH-based preliminary investigation
W Guo, J Zou, M He, H Mao, Y Liu - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
A tautly moored floating breakwater exhibits favorable wave attenuation performance at a
specific sea level, and a slackly moored floating breakwater is more adaptable to tidal …
specific sea level, and a slackly moored floating breakwater is more adaptable to tidal …
Optimal wave reflection as a mechanism for seagrass self-organization
Ecosystems threatened by climate change can boost their resilience by developing spatial
patterns. Spatially regular patterns in wave-exposed seagrass meadows are attributed to …
patterns. Spatially regular patterns in wave-exposed seagrass meadows are attributed to …
Theory for plunger-type wavemakers to generate second-order Stokes waves and Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics verification
Plunger-type wavemakers are used in ocean engineering laboratories globally. However,
the wave-making theories remain incomplete due to the complex geometries of the …
the wave-making theories remain incomplete due to the complex geometries of the …
Modeling of wave energy converters by GPUSPH and Project Chrono
This study presents a fully coupled numerical approach to study wave energy converters
interaction with water waves. The open-source Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model …
interaction with water waves. The open-source Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics model …
Performance of different techniques of generation and absorption of free-surface waves in Computational Fluid Dynamics
In wave-structure interaction problems, the minimization of wave reflection at boundaries is
important for achieving accurate results and limiting the disturbances on the air/water …
important for achieving accurate results and limiting the disturbances on the air/water …
Optimizing wave generation and wave damping in 3D-flow simulations with implicit relaxation zones
In finite-volume-based flow simulations with free-surface waves, wave reflections at the
domain boundaries can cause substantial errors in the results.'Implicit relaxation zones' can …
domain boundaries can cause substantial errors in the results.'Implicit relaxation zones' can …
Numerical investigation of the local scour around a coconut tree root foundation under wave-current joint actions
X Deng, S He, Z Cao - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
A novel type of marine structure foundation is developed, namely, the coconut tree root
foundation (CTRF). In this paper, a numerical wave-current tank is established using FLOW …
foundation (CTRF). In this paper, a numerical wave-current tank is established using FLOW …