Wave Propagation Between Two Breakwaters
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 114, Issue 2
Abstract
A numerical model for computing wave propagations between two breakwaters is presented. Each breakwater consists of one or two straight‐line segments. Water depth varies in space. The numerical model is based on the parabolic wave equation approach with a boundary‐fitted coordinate system. Numerical results are obtained and compared with laboratory experimental data. Good agreement is observed.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 114 • Issue 2 • March 1988
Pages: 237 - 247
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Copyright © 1988 ASCE.
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Published online: Mar 1, 1988
Published in print: Mar 1988
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