Author(s): Zuhua Chen; Guangqian Wang; Zhishi Wang
Linked Author(s): Guangqian Wang
Keywords: Dam-break flows; Finite-Volume Method; Roe’s scheme; Drying-wetting process
Abstract: A numerical method for the solution of the two-dimensional dam-break flow is described. The model, which is based on the Roe’s approximate Riemann solver, is used to solve the 2D shallow water equations on an irregular structured grid. A modified MUSCL technique is combined to preclude the restrictions on the Roe’s scheme duo to bed slope as well as to obtain a second-order accuracy. The wetting and drying process is considered by using an artificial critical depth. The model is verified by comparing the model output with the data of flume experiments.
Year: 2002