This paper describes 2-D numerical simulations of velocity and pressure fields generated by non-breaking waves on a vertical breakwater with a recurved parapet wall. The influence of the geometrical characteristics of the parapet is investigated. An impulsive pressure force is identified and discussed with respect to the pure vertical wall case. This force is generated by the seaward flow confinement induced by the surging wave crest. We refer to this impulsive impact as “confined-crest impact”. A large part of the vertical wall is affected by an impulsive increase in pressure caused by pulsating wave, compared to the case where the parapet is completely vertical. The maximum values of the impulsive pressures are localized under the recurved parapet. The total force increase on the entire structure may be significant when compared to the pure vertical wall case.

Large impulsive forces on recurved parapets under non-breaking waves. A numerical study

Luca Martinelli;Piero Ruol;
2018

Abstract

This paper describes 2-D numerical simulations of velocity and pressure fields generated by non-breaking waves on a vertical breakwater with a recurved parapet wall. The influence of the geometrical characteristics of the parapet is investigated. An impulsive pressure force is identified and discussed with respect to the pure vertical wall case. This force is generated by the seaward flow confinement induced by the surging wave crest. We refer to this impulsive impact as “confined-crest impact”. A large part of the vertical wall is affected by an impulsive increase in pressure caused by pulsating wave, compared to the case where the parapet is completely vertical. The maximum values of the impulsive pressures are localized under the recurved parapet. The total force increase on the entire structure may be significant when compared to the pure vertical wall case.
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