Abstract: The Eulerian water particle velocities under paddle‐generated regular waves in a closed channel are not always accurately predicted by a conventional application of Stokes' first, second or fifth order wave theory. Phenomena, ...

Abstract: Design criteria for absorbing wave makers are presented and their implementation illustrated by reference to the conversion of a conventional wave maker with a wedge‐type paddle. Measurements obtained with both regular and ...

Abstract: Prediction of the total force on a vertical cylinder in waves has been investigated. Drag and inertia coefficients on a small section of span have been measured for a range of orbital shapes. There is considerable scatter ...