Abstract
In this study, we conducted a series of numerical simulations for caisson type breakwater that is subjected to an external wave loading. In order to investigate the overall behavior of the breakwater and the load support mechanism of a rubble rock foundation, we employed a two-dimensional distinct element method. In this paper, we show the modeling method of this system and the parameter determination procedure for the simulations. Based on the simulation results, we report some preliminary results on the load support mechanism and the breakwater behavior.
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