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Developments in Offshore Engineering: Wave Phenomena and Offshore Topics: Wave Phenomena and Offshore Topics

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Developments in Offshore Engineeringiii
  • Copyright Pageiv
  • Contentsv
  • Prefaceix
  • Publisher's Notexi
  • Contributorsxii
  • About the Editorxiii
  • Part 1: Wave Phenomenaxiii
  • Chapter 1. The Green–Naghdi Theory of Fluid Sheets for Shallow–Water Waves1
  • Introduction2
  • Theoretical Basis3
  • Mathematical Formulation8
  • Subset Theories23
  • Solution Scheme35
  • Examples43
  • Conclusion50
  • References51
  • Chapter 2. The Cnoidal Theory of Water Waves55
  • Introduction55
  • Background57
  • Cnoidal Theory59
  • Presentation of Theoretical Results66
  • Practical Application of Cnoidal Theory73
  • Practical Tools and Hints for Application80
  • A Numerical Cnoidal Theory86
  • Accuracy of Methods90
  • Notation96
  • References98
  • Chapter 3. Equation for Numerical Modeling of Wave Transformation in Shallow Water101
  • Introduction102
  • Basic Equations and Boundary Conditions103
  • Mild-Slope Equation109
  • Time-Dependent Mild-Slope Equations121
  • Parabolic Equation125
  • Boussinesq Equations134
  • Nonlinear Shallow-Water Equations138
  • Nonlinear Mild-Slope Equations141
  • Validity Ranges of Wave Equations150
  • Summary153
  • Notation155
  • References157
  • Chapter 4. Wave Prediction Models for Coastal Engineering Applications163
  • Introduction163
  • Energy Balance Models165
  • Mass and Momentum Conservation Models172
  • Conclusion186
  • References189
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780884153801
  • ISBN-13 9780080504216

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Drawing from experts and top researchers from around the world, this book presents current developments in a variety of areas that impact offshore and ocean engineering.