Author(s): Shaik Firoj; Mohammad Saud Afzal
Linked Author(s): Mohammad Saud Afzal
Keywords: Curved front face Pile supported breakwater REEF3D Regular waves
Abstract: This study examines the hydrodynamic performance of a Curved Front Face Pile-Supported Breakwater (CFF-PSB) under regular wave conditions using the REEF3D numerical model, which solves the Reynolds-Averaged Navier-Stokes (RANS) equations. The model is validated first with the existing experimental data of a CFF-PSB and good agreement between the experiment and simulation data is observed. The analysis focuses on the wave interaction with the breakwater, including velocity field evolution, reflection, transmission, and dissipation of wave energy. The results show significant wave energy attenuation, with reflection and dissipation coefficients indicating the breakwater's effectiveness in reducing wave heights on the leeward side. This study highlights the CFF-PSB as an efficient coastal protection solution, providing insights into its hydrodynamic performance in deep-water applications.
Year: 2025