Abstract: The solution to the problem of the interaction of linear waves with a composite breakwater is presented and is applied to determine wave reflection and transmission as well as wave loads on a caisson founded on a multilayered ...

Abstract: A solution to the diffraction problem for second-order surface waves by a horizontal rectangular cylinder founded on a rubble base is presented. The solution was obtained by the method of matched eigenfunction expansions. ...

Abstract: A three-dimensional numerical solution was developed to determine the wave field in a narrow channel with side porous caves. The solution was achieved by applying the boundary element method. The model was applied to ...

Abstract: A theoretical approach is applied to describe the diffraction of water waves by a structure in a channel of arbitrary configuration. The solution was achieved by applying the three-dimensional (3D) boundary element method ...

Abstract: A solution to the diffraction problem for second‐order surface waves by a semisubmerged horizontal cylinder of rectangular cross section is presented. The boundary‐value problem is solved by the method of matched eigenfunction ...

Abstract: An analysis of the stability of multilayered rubble bases is conducted applying an approach that is based on numerical modeling. The approach consists of theoretical modeling of the interaction of water waves with a ...

Abstract: The effect of permeability on the stability of homogeneous and multilayered rubble bases is investigated. The approach consists of theoretical modeling of the interaction of water waves with a caisson-type breakwater and ...

Abstract: Wave loads correct to the second order are presented for a sinusoidally moving planar wavemaker. The loads are calculated from eigenseries that are valid for a generic planar wavemaker. The second‐order time‐dependent and ...

Abstract: A simple methodology is presented to examine the effects of fixed and floating structures on seabed stability. Liquefaction potential is estimated using Biot consolidation theory to model the dynamic soil response. Scour ...