A problem of oblique wave scattering by a rectangular breakwater floating in water of uneven depth is solved by applying matched eigenfunction expansion method. Three positions of breakwater are considered. The width and draft of breakwater are assumed to be finite, whereas its length is infinite. Breakwater is studied in the settings of without backwall and with a backwall. By using matching conditions at interface boundaries and making use of orthogonal property of eigenfunctions, the problem is converted to a system of algebraic equations. Breakwater’s position is proposed for which wave reflection, transmission, and force on wall are optimized. The breakwater with certain width and draft reflects more wave energy than the one with zero-draft. In the case of absence of wall, breakwater at lee side to the step induces least transmission of waves. In the case of presence of wall, suitable position of breakwater is suggested based on a range of wave frequency to mitigate force on wall. Optimum distances between wall and breakwater are found to attain less force on wall. Using Green’s identity, energy balance relation is derived to check accuracy in results. The findings are likely to be useful to assess the performance of a breakwater in different positions in water of uneven depth.


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    Title :

    Oblique interaction between water waves and a partially submerged rectangular breakwater


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    Publication date :

    2020-02-01


    Size :

    16 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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