A THREE DIMENSIONAL NUMERICAL MODEL FORCOMPLEX INTERACTION BETWEEN WATER WAVESAND COASTAL STRUCTURES

摘要

A three-dimensional numerical model for the simulation of the wave interaction with complex maritime structures is presented. It is based on strong assumptions, i.e. small-amplitude waves and irrotational flow. The model in principle deals with monochromatic waves but the effect of random sea states can be easily reproduced by superimposing the effects of each component of the wave spectra. Three engineering applications are presented and the computational times are discussed in detail, in order to show that the model may be applied for the design of maritime structures at reasonable costs.