Variation Of Wave Height Research Articles

Fragility estimation for performance-based structural design of floating offshore wind turbine components

This study proposes a computational and mathematical framework aimed at assessing the reliability of structural components within Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) that reflects the various sources of uncertainties coupled between structural analyses, hydrodynamics, and aerodynamics. The limit state functions are represented through structural capacity and environmental demand models for selected structural failure modes that incorporate fully coupled aero-hydro-servo-elastic analysis. The fragility surfaces are developed for a selected benchmark wind turbine for both operating and parking conditions. The fragilities are also estimated under 50-year and 100-year environmental conditions in the selected U.S. coastal regions. It is found that the wind speed variations largely affect the fragility during non-operation, while wave height variations are significant during operation. Increased uncertainties in environmental parameters raised failure probabilities, especially in lower fragility ranges targeted by design codes. Analyses in U.S. coastal environments show both parking and operating conditions can be critical, challenging the previous focus on parking. Sensitivity studies reveal that under mild conditions, structural reliability is influenced by moment of inertia and material strength, but as environmental loads increase, these parameters become equally significant. Increased uncertainties in parameters lead to higher failure risks, especially below 25 m/s wind speeds.

Numerical investigations on seasonal variation of waves in the Cat Ba – Ha Long coastal area (Vietnam) in 2021

The Delft3D model, equipped with a high-resolution grid, was employed to simulate wave conditions in the Cat Ba-Ha Long coastal area by combining hydrodynamic and wave modules. The model was calibrated and validated using the measurement data at Hon Dau station, and demonstrated a good match between the data and simulation results (NSE = 0.55–0.69). In 2021, the simulation results revealed that wind waves are the primary type of waves in the Cat Ba-Ha Long coastal area. The lowest monthly-averaged wave heights were found in the January-February period (about 0.4 m), followed by a gradual increase, reaching its peak in the May-June period (1.18 m), and subsequent fluctuations throughout the rest. Wave heights ranging from 0.2 to 0.6 m were frequently observed in the majority of months, including January, February, March, April, July, November, and December. The wave heights ranging 0.6–0.8 m are primarily recorded during the months of August and October. The occurrence of high-altitude waves of 1.0–2.0 m in height was predominantly seen during the months of May and June. The areas with elevated wave heights (>1 m) are primarily located in the southern part of Cat Ba and the southeast of Ha Long, accounting for around 30 % of the region. The areas characterized by gentle undulations are primarily concentrated in Ha Long Bay, where wave heights range from 0.2 to 0.6 m, accounting for 70 % of the region. The variations in wave height primarily result from the southern region of Cat Ba and the southeastern area of Ha Long Bay, which are more exposed and less influenced by the topography, hence facilitating the development of wind waves. Simultaneously, the Ha Long area is encircled by small islands, characterized by shallow depths, with waves that are diffused in direction and exhibit modest heights. In this area, the dominant wave directions are south-southeast (32.9 %) and east (29.7 %).

Climatic variability of wave heights in the shelf zone of the North-Eastern part of the Black Sea according field data

Wave parameters and their variability under climate change are important for forecasting in many areas, such as coastal zone management. This study analyzed the variability of key climate indices from August to October over the period 1996–2020. The relationship between these changes and changes in average monthly significant wave heights was assessed based on field measurements taken at a consistent location on the northeastern Black Sea shelf during various years within this period.The analysis revealed that negative values of NAO, AO, and EA, along with positive values (greater than 1) of EA/WR, are associated with increases in wave heights. The study identified the key periods when joint changes in these climate indices are likely to have the greatest impact on average monthly wave heights: 4 and 7 years for August, 17 and 20 years for September, and 4, 13, and 10 years for October. The discussion emphasizes that identifying the primary regional climate indices and studying their relationship with wave parameters in detail could form the foundation for zoning the Black Sea into quasi-homogeneous zones based on climate variability. This approach could also support the development of simple prognostic models for different parts of the Black Sea, taking into account the non-stationary nature of climate change.

Comparison between linear and quadratic power take off for a single chamber land-fixed oscillating water column (OWC)

This study examines the influence of turbine response type on the performance of a land-fixed Oscillating Water Column (OWC) under second-order Stokes waves of varying heights. Numerical modelling techniques, including the Finite Element Method, incompressible Reynolds-Averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations with the Shear-Stress Transport (SST) k-ω turbulence model, and an Arbitrary Lagrangian–Eulerian (ALE) scheme, were employed to gain insights into OWC behaviour. The linear turbine consistently displayed reduced efficiency with increasing wave height, maintaining a stable peak non-dimensional wave number (kh). Conversely, the quadratic turbine exhibited peak efficiency within a narrower wave height range, strongly influenced by wave height. Non-dimensional volume flow rate, non-dimensional chamber pressure, chamber volume, and maximum force on the front wall remained unaffected by changes in wave height for the linear turbine. In contrast, the quadratic turbine was notably impacted by variations in wave height. Moreover, the quadratic turbine revealed stronger odd-numbered higher-order harmonic components in both force and pressure due to its non-linear response. Notably, both linear and quadratic response types exhibited sloshing at similar wave numbers, suggesting minimal influence of turbine response on sloshing behaviour. Finally, the derived non-dimensional turbine coefficients proved both turbines could scale OWC models with negligible scaling effects from the turbine.

Modeling cross-shore profile evolution in response to climate change: A case study for the Southwestern Black Sea Coast

Changes in wave climate and sea level as a result of global climate change cause significant effects on coastal morphology. Especially increasing wave heights, more frequent storms, and sea level rise (SLR) significantly alter the morphology of cross-shore profiles and diminish the security of coastal areas. In this study, profile surveys were carried out in two distinct regions along the Western Coast of the Black Sea, and the profile evolutions were analyzed using the XBeach numerical model. The XBeach model was executed using both its default parameters and the parameters derived from on-site measurements. This study was also conducted under the influence of hydrodynamic conditions (wave parameters) that vary according to the RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 climate scenarios, along with the effects of sea level rise (SLR), to analyze the potential impacts of climate change on profile evolution. The results indicated a linear relationship between the upper beach erosion and sea-level rise (SLR). The increased water level in front of the upper beach leads to greater erosion volume. The model results for the scenarios demonstrated moderate sensitivity to variations in offshore wave height, peak wave period, and storm duration, but were predominantly sensitive to accelerated sea level rise (SLR).

Tsunami inundation and flow velocity within a partially sheltered structural array

ABSTRACT This work examines tsunami run-up processes within a building array partially sheltered by a high-elevation, finite length, seawall. Work was performed using numerical modeling of 2D shallow water equations with varying seawall length, wave height, time scale, and structure size. Inundation depth and flow velocity were output at many locations of interest throughout the structural array. The most important influence on results when compared to the no-wall case was the sheltering or clearance angle as defined from the end of the wall. Behind the wall, inundation depth and cross-shore velocity declined significantly as sheltering angles increased (more sheltered). Alongshore inundation velocity (parallel to the seawall) increased strongly with increasing sheltering angle. A longer wave time scale resulted in significant increase in inundation depth and velocity especially at locations sheltered by the wall. Larger structure size or blockage ratio also led to increased inundation depth and flow velocity. However, varying wave height gave little change in inundation and velocity patterns. These results will serve to provide a better understanding of the wave inundation within a coastal urban region in a tsunami event when the seawall is breached, as well as the influence of coastal structure size and spacing on the tsunami inundation.

Multi-station collaborative wave height prediction based on multi-feature identification and interpretable analysis

This study proposes a novel deep learning model, the graph convolutional gated recurrent unit (GC-GRU), to address the critical challenge of accurate forecasting of ocean wave heights due to the complex nonlinear spatiotemporal variability of wave dynamics. The proposed model, which integrates the strengths of graph convolutional networks (GCNs) for spatial feature extraction and gated recurrent units (GRUs) for temporal feature extraction, allows for effective capture of complex spatiotemporal patterns in wave height data and is evaluated on a dataset of 666 observation stations in the Gulf of Mexico, forecasting wave heights up to 36 h in advance. Comparative experiments with traditional CNN and GRU models demonstrate the superior predictive performance of the GC-GRU approach. Additionally, we introduce the shapley additive explanation (SHAP) values to provide physical insights into the key physical variables and historical patterns driving the model's predictions. The results show that wind speed and mean wave period are the most influential factors related to wave height variations. It is expected that this work presents a significant advancement in wave height forecasting by introducing the innovative GC-GRU architecture and leveraging SHAP analysis to interpret the model's inner workings. The findings are expected to have important implications for enhancing coastal and maritime operations as well as informing our understanding of complex ocean wave dynamics.

Study on the energy capture spectrum of a two-body hinged-raft wave energy converter

Wave energy converters (WECs) of the hinged-raft type offer flexible arrangements and can be further applied in arrays. This study employs a numerical model to investigate the energy capture spectrum (ECS) of a two-body hinged-raft WEC under random waves utilizing the open-source simulation software WEC-Sim. The model explores in detail the combined effects of random wave parameters and WEC parameters, including the power take-off (PTO) damping coefficient, PTO stiffness coefficient, and horizontal hinge position, on the ECS. The findings revealed that the hinged-raft WEC is highly sensitive to the average wave period and adaptable to varying wave heights. Optimal energy capture under conditions of varying wave heights can be achieved by adjusting a specific PTO coefficient. These findings underscore the complex response of the two-body hinged-raft WEC to wave parameters and emphasize the importance of understanding these sensitivities and adaptabilities to optimize the WEC system, enhance efficiency, and promote its application in arrays.

Numerical investigation of the hydrodynamic properties of oscillating water column air chambers

Abstract The oceans occupy nearly 71% of the Earth’s surface area. The ocean is rich in energy, and wave energy is one of its important components. Therefore, the study of wave energy generation devices is an important issue. In this paper, we analyze the effect of the size of the air chamber structure on the OWC (oscillating water column) wave energy conversion device under the action of unidirectional regular waves. To analyze the performance of the OWC device under real sea conditions, the wave climate at Sanmenxia is used as the experimental parameter. The performance and characteristic response with the variation of incident wave height, air chamber width and front wall thickness, are analyzed. The results show that the incident wave height, air chamber width, and front wall draft have significant effects on the performance of OWC. With the increase of incident wave height, the wave nonlinear effect increases. As the air chamber width decreases, the horizontal surface inside the air chamber undulates smoothly and the standing wave phenomenon disappears.

Trends of extreme waves around Hainan Island during typhoon processes

Extreme waves mostly occur during typhoon processes in China Seas. This study statistically shows the trends of extreme wave height over the past several decades around Hainan Island, based on the reconstruction of historical wave processes during the typhoon events from 1949 to 2022. Totally 807 events in the tropical cyclone (TC) best track datasets are numerically simulated by the widely used wave model SWAN. The driving wind fields are reconstructed as a combination of an empirical cyclone wind model with the reanalysis wind field data, in order to better simulate waves near cyclone centers with higher spatial resolution. Based on the reconstructed wave data, the spatial distribution of wave characteristics around Hainan Island has been provided. The Mann-Kendall test shows a descending trend of extreme wave height in the southeast side of Hainan Island, where the maximum descending rate could reach up to 5 cm/yr. The influence of the long-term trend on the design extreme wave height is also discussed. Comparing to the variation of the design extreme wave height with sampling period, the long-term trend is also a significant impact factor.

Observing And Characterizing Infragravity Waves Through Different Sampling Devices: A Case-Study Off The Belgian Coast

Infragravity waves are surface waves with relatively longer periods in comparison to periods of the spectrum-dominant gravity waves. They are characterized by oscillations between 20 and 300 seconds (0.0033 Hz < f < 0.05 Hz), amplitudes that range from a few millimeters to tens of centimeters, and wavelengths of kilometers (Munk, 1950; Holman and Bowen, 1982; Ardhuin et al., 2014). Their forcing is linked to, amongst others, nonlinear interaction between sea swell waves, varying wave heights causing the breaking point of the waves to vary with height, and height variation of incoming waves (Bertin et al., 2018). Infragravity waves play an important role in coastal dynamics (Svendsen, 2005) and have been reported to trigger nearshore hazards such as beach and dune erosion (de Vries et al. 2008; Roelvink et al., 2009), development of seiches in harbors (Melito et al., 2006; Cuomo and Guza, 2017), wave-driven coastal inundation (Gent, 2001; Stockdon et al., 2006), and ice shelves collapsing (Bromirski et al., 2010). Therefore, revealing infragravity wave characteristics is of utmost importance to understand their potential to generate hazards in a certain region, especially at sites strongly influenced by human occupation and activities. Their consideration in coastal safety planning can avoid damages, as several locations have already experienced in the past (Yamanaka et al., 2019). Implementing optimal sampling strategies for observing and characterizing infragravity waves might be challenging. By nature, these waves are hard to measure accurately due to their low amplitude. Their evolving characteristics in an environment marked by pronounced bathymetric features, such as the sand bank systems off the Belgian coast, add a degree of complexity that requires testing of different approaches, and at different sites. Within this context, this work first revisits observational approaches, instrumentation, logistics, and sampling techniques that have been used to study this phenomenon on the Belgian Coast. The advantages, challenges and limitations of different approaches are discussed, and best practices for collecting high-quality data in the field are addressed. To do so, this study explores multi-sensor in situ deployments conducted at four selected sites off the Belgian coast (Figure 1) (Nieuwpoort, Raversijde (inshore and offshore Stroombank), and Trapegeer) within the context of the “Influence of infragravity sea waves during storms on the hydro- and morphodynamic processes along hybrid soft-hard coastal defence structures with a shallow foreshore” project, an FWO-funded initiative being conducted in collaboration between UGent, VLIZ, and KULeuven and with support of Agency for Coastal and Maritime Services (AMDK). More specifically, field observations were conducted using multipurpose mooring frames equipped both with (i) Acoustic Doppler Current Profiles (ADCPs) to sample pressure (0.1% FS), current, and sea surface elevation through acoustic surface tracking and (ii) high-accuracy quartz pressure sensors (accuracy 0.01 % FS). Both ADCPs and pressure sensors were set to measure continuously at 4 Hz being, therefore, able to capture both infra- and gravity waves. Furthermore, the moorings were collocated with standard wave buoys from AMDK. Data was collected continuously for about 3 months, covering storm and calm wave conditions. Finally, the measurements from ADCPs (pressure and acoustic) and pressure sensors were compared and used to derive the infragravity wave characteristics, as well as cross-validated against wave buoy data.

Response of Shallow-Water Temperature and Significant Wave Height to Sequential Tropical Cyclones in the Northeast Beibu Gulf

Using shallow-water buoy observations, reanalysis data, and numerical models, this study analyzes the variations in sea temperature and significant wave height (SWH) caused by two sequential tropical cyclones (TCs) ‘Lionrock’ and ‘Kompasu’ in October 2021 in the northeast Beibu Gulf, South China Sea. The results show that the sea surface temperature (SST) cooling of the nearshore waters was larger than the offshore water in the basin of the gulf, with the cooling amplitude and rate decreasing and the cooling time lagging behind wind increasing from coast to offshore. The near-surface temperature at the buoy station had a maximum decrease of 2.8 °C after ‘Lionrock’, and the decrease increased slightly to 3 °C after the stronger wind of ‘Kompasu’. The total decrease of 4.6 °C indicates that the sequential TCs had a superimposed effect on the cooling of the Beibu Gulf. The heat budget analysis revealed that the sea surface heat loss and the Ekman pumping rate in the nearshore waters during ‘Kompasu’ (−535 W/m2 and 5.8 × 10−4 m/s, respectively) were significantly higher than that (−418 W/m2 and 4 × 10−4 m/s) during ‘Lionrock’. On the other hand, the SST cooling (−1.2 °C) during the second TC is smaller than (−1.6 °C) the first weaker TC in the gulf basin, probably due to the deepening of the mixed layer. During the observation period, the waves in the Beibu Gulf were predominantly wind-driven. The maximum SWHs reached 1.58 m and 2.3 m at the bouy station near shore during the two TCs, and the SWH variation was highly correlated to the wind variation with a correlation of 0.95. The SWH increases from the nearshore to offshore waters during the TCs. The SAWN and ARCIRC coupled model results suggest that wave variations in the Beibu Gulf are primarily influenced by water depth, bottom friction, and whitecapping. Two days after the TCs, sea surface cooling and high waves appeared again due to a cold air event.

Stability Of Estuarine Groyne During Overflowing Long-Period Primary Ship-Induced Waves Based On Laboratory Experiments

For the last two decades, significant damage to groyne structures has been observed in the German Elbe estuary. The main reason is the generation of primary ship-induced wave loading. The stern wave of the primary wave system appears as an overflowing over groyne, leading to damage at the crest and lee side of the structure due to the presence of high overflowing flow velocities (Melling et al., 2020). Therefore, overflowing flow velocities and damage were quantified by means of two different experimental setups; the flow experiments and the damage experiment. The flow experiment involved testing scaled physical models under continuous free-flow conditions. A Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) setup was used to capture flow velocities at the crest and lee side slope. A dimensionless flow velocity equation is obtained for overflowing flow over groyne structures. The damage experiment assessed the impact of overflowing waves at the crest and lee side on one of the scaled physical models. Measurements were conducted via Structure from Motion principles (SfM) and the damage is expressed in damage parameters S for varying wave heights and freeboard levels. This parameter describes the damage by width-averaged eroded area made dimensionless by the squared nominal stone diameter. Furthermore, the assessment considered the determination of the damage limits (initiation, intermediate, and failure) of a groyne structure for these waves. The results revealed the relation between the wave height and the freeboard and damage. Furthermore, by regarding the flow velocity explicitly a more fundamental understanding, and more generally applicable design approach might be obtained. The insights gained from this research contribute to an enhanced understanding of groyne behaviour under overflowing long- period ship-induced waves. By highlighting the significance of the flow velocities for waves and freeboard levels, this study provides valuable information for optimizing the design and maintenance of estuarine groynes that are prone to these types of wave-induced loads.

Long-Term Evolution of Significant Wave Height in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic between 1940 and 2022 Using the ERA5 Dataset

Studies on the variability in ocean wave climate provide engineers and policy makers with information to plan, develop, and control coastal and offshore activities. Ocean waves bear climatic imprints through which the global climate system can be better understood. Using the recently updated ERA5 dataset, this study evaluated the spatiotemporal distribution and variability in significant wave height (SWH) in the Eastern Tropical Atlantic (ETA). The short-term trends and rates of change were obtained using the Mann–Kendall trend test and the Theil–Sen slope estimator, respectively, and decadal trends were assessed using wavelet transformation. Significant, positive monthly and yearly trends and a prevailing decadal trend were observed across the domain. Observed trends suggest that stronger waves are getting closer to the coast and are modulated by the Southern and Northern Atlantic mid-latitude storm fields. These observations have implications for the increasing coastal erosion rates on the eastern coast of the Tropical Atlantic.

Study on the impact of wave characteristics on the performance of full-scale tidal turbine

The operation of tidal turbines is inevitably influenced by waves, and extensive research has undoubtedly been conducted on this topic. However, most investigations of such studies have utilized small-scale turbines, with a primary focus on the load characteristics of the turbines themselves. There is a slight deficiency in attention to the wave characteristics that contribute to these loads. To bridge this gap, this study develops a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) model of a full-scale tidal turbine. The model's accuracy is assessed through flume experiments using a scaled-down version, validating the numerical approach against wave conditions. Employing actual tidal flow velocity and wave data as input, this study specifically examines how variations in wave period and height affect turbine performance. The analysis reveals a nuanced decrease in time-averaged performance with increases in wave period and height. Load fluctuations arise from wave impacts, turbine rotor rotation, and their interaction. With the increase in wave period or height, the fluctuations caused by the wave impacts and the interaction increase, while those induced by rotor rotation exhibit a slow growth trend but essentially remain stable.

Detecting Shoreline Changes on the Beaches of Hainan Island (China) for the Period 2013–2023 Using Multi-Source Data

This study presents an in-depth analysis of the dynamic beach landscapes of Hainan Island, which is located at the southernmost tip of China. Home to over a hundred natural and predominantly sandy beaches, Hainan Island confronts significant challenges posed by frequent marine natural disasters and human activities. Addressing the urgent need for long-term studies of beach dynamics, this research involved the use of CoastSat to extract and analyze shoreline data from 20 representative beaches and calculate the slopes of 119 sandy beaches around the island for the period from 2013 to 2023. The objective was to delineate the patterns of beach evolution that contribute to the prevention of sediment loss, the mitigation of coastal hazards, and the promotion of sustainable coastal zone management. By employing multi-source remote sensing imagery and the CoastSat tool, this investigation validated slope measurements across selected beaches, demonstrating consistency between the calculated and actual distances despite minor anomalies. The effective use of the finite element solution (FES) in the 2014 global tidal model for tidal corrections further aligned the coastlines with the mean shoreline, underscoring CoastSat’s utility in enabling precise coastal studies. The analysis revealed significant seasonal variations in shoreline positions, with approximately half of the monitored sites showing a seaward progression in summer and a retreat in winter, which were linked to variations in wave height. The southern beaches exhibited distinct seasonal variations, which contrasted with the general trend due to differing wave impacts. The western and southern shores showed erosion, while the northern and eastern shores displayed accretion. The calculated slopes across the island indicated that the southern beaches had steeper slopes, while the northern areas exhibited more pronounced slope variations due to wave and tidal impacts. These findings highlight the critical role of integrated coastal management and erosion control strategies in safeguarding Hainan Island’s beaches. By understanding the mechanisms driving seasonal and regional shoreline changes, effective measures can be developed to mitigate the impacts of erosion and enhance the resilience of coastal ecosystems amidst changing environmental conditions. This research provides a foundational basis for future efforts aimed at the sustainable development and utilization of coastal resources on Hainan Island.

Research on Wave-Added Resistance and Longitudinal Stability Characteristics of Amphibious Aircraft in Rule Wave

Assessing the safety of amphibious aircraft hinges significantly on two key factors: wave-added resistance and motion stability during takeoff and landing on water surfaces. To tackle this, we employed the Reynolds-averaged Navier–Stokes (RANS) equations solved via the finite volume method. We utilized the volume fraction method to accurately capture the free surface and employed the overset grid technique to manage the relative motion between the aircraft and the liquid surface. Our approach involves establishing a numerical simulation scheme to investigate the water-planing motion of amphibious aircraft across varying wave heights, wavelengths, speeds, and center-of-gravity positions. The computational findings demonstrate a close match between calculated forces and aircraft motion compared to experimental values. Notably, we observed pronounced nonlinearity in wave-added resistance. Under high sea conditions, operating in a short-wavelength environment or with a rearward center-of-gravity position proves advantageous for reducing wave-added resistance. Conversely, poor longitudinal stability is evident during planing in long waves.

Numerical investigation of infragravity wave hydrodynamics at fringing reef with a permeable layer

In tropical and subtropical coastal regions, coral reefs are abundant and play a vital role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Additionally, they effectively dissipate a significant amount of wave energy that propagates from the open sea towards the coastline, providing coastal areas with protection against wave impacts. Consequently, numerous scholars have conducted extensive research to investigate the hydrodynamic characteristics of wave propagation and transformation over coral reef topography. However, previous studies have often simplified the bottom boundary of coral reefs as impermeable layers, neglecting the fact that the coral reef consists of a permeable canopy structure in the actual marine environment. To fill the knowledge gap of previous research, this study is based on the Non-Hydrostatic Wave Model Solver (NHWAVE) to numerically simulate the propagation process of random waves over permeable coral fringing reefs. The study takes a comprehensive approach by considering the influences of various factors on the hydrodynamic characteristics of random waves over the fringing reef, including incident wave height, reef-flat water depth, peak wave period, permeable layer thickness, permeable layer porosity, and median diameter of the permeable layer. This paper focuses primarily on analyzing the variations in sea-swell wave height (HSS), infragravity wave height (HIG), and mean water level (MWL) along the fringing reef, while conducting a comparative analysis between fringing reefs with a permeable layer and impermeable fringing reefs. The findings reveal that the presence of a permeable layer reduces the shallow water deformation of waves on the fore-reef slope and mitigates the wave-breaking phenomenon near the reef edge, thereby significantly reducing the sea-swell wave height (HSS), infragravity wave height (HIG), and wave setup on the reef-flat. Furthermore, the permeable layer's existence also leads to a decrease in the maximum wave run-up height on the back-reef slope. The research findings of this study can further enhance our understanding of the hydrodynamic characteristics of infragravity waves over fringing reefs, which is significant for studying the impact of random waves on coastal areas and understanding the protective mechanisms of coral reefs in coastal regions.

Experimental study on the effects of hydrodynamic loads on the seismic response of end-anchored floating bridges

This study focuses on seismic hydrodynamic testing and presents a 1:100-scaled experiment conducted on an end-anchored floating bridge. A series of underwater experiments with varying wave heights and wave periods were conducted to evaluate the effects of hydrodynamic properties on the dynamic behavior of floating bridges under the combined action of earthquakes and waves. The experimental results showed that sway motion resonance occurred when the wave period increased under a multihazard effect. The lateral motion of the pontoon is generated by the earthquake-induced lateral seismic radiation waves on both sides of the pontoon. However, as the wave height increased, the laterally expanding radiation waves on both sides of the pontoon were diminished by the incident waves, resulting in the fragmentation of the seismic radiation waves. Furthermore, independent of the wave height or earthquake, the roll motion of the pontoons induced by the earthquake steadily stabilized as the wave period increased. The effect of wave loads on the translational and rotational responses of floating structures under multihazard effects depends on the hydrodynamic properties of the input sea state.

The combined effects of tide and storm waves on beach profile evolution

Meso- to macro-tidal beaches are extensively distributed around the world. Water level determines the location where wave action can reach. Tide induced water level changes are the main component of total water level during typhoon landfall, which determines the extent and degree of beach erosion. Considering the tidal level wave height variation process in physical model experiments is crucial for the evaluation of beach erosion. This study presents the results of a new set of beach profile evolution process which considers the combined effects of tide and storm waves. Compared with the mean tidal level situation, tide induced water level variations significantly changes the erosion pattern of profile. The maximum erosion magnitude decreases by about 60% and the horizontal range increases by about 25%.