Review of experimental investigations of dam-break flows over fixed bottom
Laboratory experiments of dam-break flows are extensively used in investigations of
geophysical flows involving flood waves, to provide insight into relevant aspects of the …
geophysical flows involving flood waves, to provide insight into relevant aspects of the …
Comparison of solitary wave overtopping characteristics between vertical and wave absorbing revetments
WD Lee, S Choi, T Kim, GS Yeom - Ocean Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In this study, the wave overtopping characteristics of the solitary wave were investigated in
the vertical revetment (VR) and the wave absorbing revetment (WAR) through hydraulic …
the vertical revetment (VR) and the wave absorbing revetment (WAR) through hydraulic …
[HTML][HTML] Towards an integrated framework for the risk assessment of coastal structures exposed to earthquake and tsunami hazards
The spatial distribution of the world population is uneven, with a density of about 40% living
in coastal regions. The trend is expected to continue in both demographic indicators and …
in coastal regions. The trend is expected to continue in both demographic indicators and …
Energy reduction of a tsunami current through a hybrid defense system comprising a sea embankment followed by a coastal forest
R Ali Hasan Muhammad, N Tanaka - Geosciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
The 2011 Great East Japan tsunami revealed the limit of using natural or artificial
infrastructures as a single tsunami countermeasure. In recent tsunami mitigation strategy …
infrastructures as a single tsunami countermeasure. In recent tsunami mitigation strategy …
Mitigation of tsunami bore impact on a vertical wall behind a barrier
Since tsunamis pose a threat to many coastal areas, the mitigation of tsunami forces is
important in saving lives and reducing damage when a tsunami comes. Barriers are …
important in saving lives and reducing damage when a tsunami comes. Barriers are …
Effectiveness of hard and soft tsunami countermeasures on loss of life under different population scenarios
The present study proposes a comprehensive investigation of the tsunami-evacuation plans
for a popular coastal area considered to be at high risk for tsunami attack. If a coastal region …
for a popular coastal area considered to be at high risk for tsunami attack. If a coastal region …
Effect of the buffer blocks in attenuating a tsunami-like flow
The construction of protective structures along the coast constitutes a crucial component of
tsunami mitigation measures. Most commonly adopted tsunami mitigation measures are …
tsunami mitigation measures. Most commonly adopted tsunami mitigation measures are …
Effect of building overtopping on induced loads during extreme hydrodynamic events
Tsunamis, impulse-waves and dam-break waves have affected humanity in recent decades
and the construction of vertical shelters can provide safety to people. However, for non …
and the construction of vertical shelters can provide safety to people. However, for non …
Effect of bed roughness on tsunami bore propagation and overtopping
The accurate modelling of overtopping of coastal defences by tsunami waves is of vital
importance for the formulation of disaster management strategies. To improve knowledge of …
importance for the formulation of disaster management strategies. To improve knowledge of …
Role of hybrid structures on the control of tsunami induced Large Driftwood
R De Costa, N Tanaka - Coastal Engineering, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Tsunami induced Large Driftwood (TLD) can cause significant damage to a coastal
environment. In a tsunami, TLD can become an additional impact and a drag force against a …
environment. In a tsunami, TLD can become an additional impact and a drag force against a …