Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering: Recent submissions
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Spatial Topographic Interpolation for Meandering Channels
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Bathymetric data plays a major role in obtaining accurate results in hydrodynamic modeling of rivers, estuaries, and coasts. Bathymetries are commonly generated by spatial interpolation methods of data on a model grid. ... -
Impacts of Muddy Bed Aggregates on Sediment Transport and Management in the Tidal James River, VA
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Aggregation state significantly influences the size, density, and transport characteristics of fine sediment. Understanding sediment transport and deposition processes in the nation's navigable waterways is a primary mission ... -
Relative Magnitude of Infragravity Waves at Coastal Dikes with Shallow Foreshores: A Prediction Tool
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Despite the widely recognized role of infragravity (IG) waves in many often-hazardous nearshore processes, spectral wave models, which exclude IG-wave dynamics, are often used in the design and assessment of coastal dikes. ... -
Experimental Study on Influence of Pile Wall on Flow Field Around Pile-Supported Wharf
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Tidal flow has a significant influence on the mooring safety of vessels in deep-sea ports. In order to ensure the mooring safety of vessels, improving the structure form of the wharf can decrease the tidal effect, especially ... -
Spatiotemporal Investigation of Event-Driven Sedimentation in a Tidally Influenced Shipyard by Air and Waterborne Observations
(ASCE, 7/1/2020 1)The tidally influenced shipyard Elsflether Werft, Germany, has experienced a large increase in siltation and short periods of refilling since the 2000s. Its navigational depth was reduced by over 2 m in 2017 and by 0.5 m ... -
Tsunami Loads on a Representative Coastal Bridge Deck: Experimental Study and Validation of Design Equations
(ASCE, 9/1/2020 1)Fluid impact forces on a bridge superstructure in the horizontal and vertical directions due to tsunami inundation, represented by a solitary wave, were investigated through a large-scale laboratory experiment and numerical ... -
Experimental Investigation of Effects of Unsteady Flow on Bed-Load Transport Process
(ASCE, 7/1/2020 1)In this study, the dynamic behavior of bed-load sediments under unsteady flow conditions is experimentally investigated and discussed. A series of experiments were conducted in a 6-m-long laboratory flume with naturally ... -
Assessment of Coastal Vulnerability Considering the Future Climate: A Case Study along the Central West Coast of India
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)An ever-increasing need to develop coastal infrastructure as well as continuously rising coastal population calls for a rigorous assessment of coastal vulnerability in many parts of the world. This study emphasized the ... -
Influence of Floating Structures on Tide- and Wind-Driven Hydrodynamics of a Highly Populated Marina
(ASCE, 3/1/2020 1)Harbor siltation is a problem that will exist as long as harbors exist and it is intrinsically linked to their primary function: providing shelter for anchorage and operative conditions for loading and unloading ships. In ... -
Model and Algorithm for Vessel Scheduling through a One-Way Tidal Channel
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Efficient vessel scheduling through a channel can improve the operational efficiency of ports. Additionally, many large vessels with a deep draft have delays related to tidal cycles when passing through tidal channels. ... -
Effect of Debris Damming on Wave-Induced Hydrodynamic Loads against Free-Standing Buildings with Openings
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Tsunamis, impulse waves, and dam-break waves are rare but catastrophic events, associated with casualties and damage to infrastructures. An adequate description of these waves is vital to assure human safety and to generate ... -
Simple Wave Breaking Depth Index Formula for Regular Waves
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)A simple formula to determine the wave breaking depth index for regular waves is proposed. In the literature, there are several formulas for determining the breaker depth index, which, over the years, have gradually evolved ... -
Oblique Wave Scattering by a Symmetric Trench Submerged Beneath an Ice Cover
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)A mathematical model of the interaction of an oblique wave and rectangular submarine trench in an ice-covered ocean is given using linearized potential theory. The motion in the fluid is characterized by velocity potentials, ... -
Design and Construction Risks for a Shipping Port and Container Terminal: Case Study
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)This paper presents the risk identification process, a checklist of 215 different risks, and an associated risk breakdown structure (RBS) for the design and construction phases for a shipping port and associated container ... -
New Queuing Theory Applied to Port Terminals and Proposal for Practical Application in Container and Bulk Terminals
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)Queueing theory has been used in port management since the early 60s as a support, among others, to determine the optimal number of berths based on the occupation rate of the berths and the expected waiting time for vessels ... -
Local Scour Mechanism around Dynamically Active Marine Structures in Noncohesive Sediments and Unidirectional Current
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)This paper sheds light on the mechanism of post equilibrium sea bed scour around dynamically active marine structures such as wind turbines. Exposure of a fully developed scour hole (at equilibrium state) around a wind ... -
Simple Approach to Long-Term Morphodynamics of the River Delta Applied to the Vistula River Outlet
(ASCE, 1/1/2020 1)This paper deals with the evolution of the engineered mouth of the Vistula River, Poland, influencing the growth of its delta. The considered delta is a coastal form typical for semiclosed nontidal seas, like the Baltic. ... -
Centrifuge Modeling on Performance of Plumb-Pile-Supported Wharf under Yard-Heaped Loads
(ASCE, 2020)This paper presents the results of a centrifuge model test performed to study the behavior of a plumb-pile-supported wharf under yard-heaped loads. A bent composed of a slab, girders, and six rows of equally spaced plumb ... -
Considering Future Sea Level Change in Maritime Infrastructure Design: A Survey of US Engineers
(ASCE, 2020)Seaports are particularly vulnerable to coastal hazards such as hurricanes and flooding due to their location. Sea level change (SLC) can magnify the impacts of these coastal hazards, threatening the resilience of ports. ... -
Tsunami-Like Wave Forces on an Elevated Coastal Structure: Effects of Flow Shielding and Channeling
(ASCE, 2020)During a tsunami event, neighboring structures can significantly influence the forces experienced by an individual structure within an urban community. To assess the effects of adjacent structures on the resulting fluid ...