Title

Numerical Simulations of Three-dimensional Wave Breaking by Coupling of a VOF Method and a Boundary Element Method

Authors

B. Biausser, Universite du Sud Toulon - Var
S. T. Grilli, University of Rhode Island
P. Fraunié, Universite du Sud Toulon - Var

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-2003

Abstract

In this paper, we describe the development and validation of a numerical model based on coupling a higher-order Boundary Element Method (BEM) solution of fully nonlinear potential flow equations to a Volume Of Fluid (VOF) solution of Euler equations, in three-dimensions (3-D). In the model, the BEM solution is used to initialize the VOF/Euler computations. Numerical simulations of breaking waves on sloping beaches for 2-D (using an earlier model) and 3-D flows are carried out.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Biausser, B., S. T. Grilli, and P. Fraunié. "Numerical Simulations of Three-dimensional Wave Breaking by Coupling of a VOF Method and a Boundary Element Method." Proceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference (2003): 1678-1684. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/oce_facpubs/180