Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering: Recent submissions
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Wave–Structure Interactions of Flexible Bags with Elastic Tendons: Application to Wave Energy Conversion
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)A new type of wave energy device has recently been proposed with the key component being a flexible air-filled bag, which is constructed such that the fabric is encased by an array of tendons. The behavior of the bag in ... -
Solitary Wave Interacting with a Submerged Circular Plate
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)The interaction between a solitary wave and a submerged circular plate of a finite thickness was investigated in this study. Analytical solutions based on the linear long wave theory were first derived to serve as the ... -
Probabilistic Estimates of Tsunami Risk for Small Craft Marinas
(ASCE, 1/1/2021)Since the 2006 Kuril Islands tsunami, California small craft marinas have sustained over $100 million in total damage from tsunami events. Surveys conducted after the 2006 Kuril Islands and 2011 Japan tsunamis indicated ... -
Assessing Impacts of Sea Level Rise and Sea Dike Construction on Salinity Regime in Can Gio Bay, South Vietnam
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )To protect Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) from submergence due to the ongoing rapid sea level rise (SLR), the Vietnamese government have proposed the construction of a sea dike in Can Gio Bay. Can Gio Bay will be closed to regulate ... -
Modeling Storm Surge in a Small Tidal Two-Inlet System
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )Model simulations using a depth-averaged ocean circulation model (ADCIRC) two-way coupled with a wave model (STWAVE) through the Coastal Storm Modeling System Coupling Framework (CSTORM-MS) are compared with observations ... -
Centrifuge Modeling for Seismic Response of Fixed-End Model Piles Considering Local Scour
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The soil around offshore foundations usually suffers from local scour, which is widely believed to undermine the bearing capacity and serviceability of the foundations. However, the extent to which this undermining effect ... -
Port Construction Planning: Automated System for Projecting Expansion Needs
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The growing demand for maritime transport imposes several challenges to port authorities, including reducing port congestion, planning for expansion projects, and allocating budgets for such capital projects. To address ... -
Numerical Analysis of Seismic Water Level Oscillations in Canals
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )Water level oscillations induced by the ground motion of an earthquake have occasionally been observed in a closed or partially enclosed water system. The generated water disturbances can induce localized flooding, boat ... -
Selection of JONSWAP Spectra Parameters during Water-Depth and Sea-State Transitions
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The design of marine structures requires the simulation of wave parameters that consider sea-state and water-depth transitions. Proper selection of the model coefficients (e.g., alpha and gamma of the JONSWAP spectra) is ... -
Conceptual Evaluation of Tsunami Debris Field Damming and Impact Forces
(ASCE, 11/1/2020 )The damage caused by tsunamis to coastal communities is often not only the result of the flowing water itself, but also of transported debris. Although there have been efforts to characterize forces from single-debris ... -
Site-Specific Sediment Deposition Model for Dredging Planning: Case Study of Olmsted Locks and Dam
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This study develops a site-specific analysis of sediment transport for the in-the-wet construction of Olmsted Locks and Dam on the Ohio River using the HEC-RAS model. Results from the analysis are used to assess the frequency ... -
Lateral Bearing Performance of a Defective Pile-Supported Wharf with Batter Piles
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)The lateral bearing performance of a defective pile-supported wharf located on a slope was investigated through centrifuge modeling, and a numerical model was employed to back-analyze the centrifuge test data. The pile ... -
Numerical Simulation of Turbidity Current in Approach Channels with a Closed End
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This study aims to gain insights into turbidity currents in approach channels with a closed end. A vertical two-dimensional numerical model was introduced, which considers the viscosity of sediment and assumes rheological ... -
Front Wall and In-Chamber Impact Loads on a Breakwater-Integrated Oscillating Water Column
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)This work aims to enhance the evidence base of extreme impact loads on the front (outer) wall and within the chamber of an oscillating water column (OWC) integrated into a vertical breakwater. Data are from large-scale ... -
Maneuverability-Based Approach for Ship–Bank Collision Probability under Strong Wind and Ship–Bank Interaction
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Ship–bank collisions linked to strong wind and ship–bank interaction pose a great threat to ships with large windage areas in restricted waters. In the analysis of ship–bank collision probability, maneuvering simulations ... -
Estimation of Water Column Surface Displacement of a Fixed Oscillating Water Column by Simple Mechanical Model with Determination of Hydrodynamic Parameters via Physical Experimental Model
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)For the first time, hydrodynamic parameters such as damping coefficient, added mass, and the natural and resonant frequency of a bottom-fixed oscillating water column (OWC) are determined for various underwater chamber ... -
Characterizing Vessel Traffic Using the AIS: A Case Study in Florida's Largest Estuary
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Tampa Bay, FL, is a large, ecologically rich estuary that hosts one of the largest commercial ports in Florida. Automatic identification system (AIS) records from 2015 to 2017 were used to determine the number, size, speed, ... -
Study on the Self-Sustaining Inlet Boundary Conditions for Numerical Simulation on Local Scour
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)In previous numerical simulations of local scour, the steady flow is normally adopted as the inlet boundary condition, and the approach flow is always assumed as a homogeneous isotropic turbulence. In the present study, ... -
Hurricane Michael in the Area of Mexico Beach, Florida
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Category 5 Hurricane Michael made landfall near Mexico Beach, Florida on October 9, 2018, with measured high water marks (HWMs) reaching 7.2 m NAVD88. The town itself received great damage, with many areas destroyed down ...