Work

Comparison Between a Perched Beach and an Artificial Reef in Terms of Wave Attenuation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the present work, numerical models of a perched beach (PB) and an artificial reef (AR) are used in order to assess their effectiveness as environment-friendly coastal protection methods. The comparison is based on the results of wave attenuation and velocity field. The methodology is based on large-eddy simulations of the developing two-phase (water/air) flow induced by wave propagation. The results of the free-surface elevation indicate that the PB reduces slightly the wave height, whereas the reef diminishes it almost completely.

Source: Coastal Engineering Proceedings

DOI: 10.9753/icce.v38.structures.123

Authors: Iason Chalmoukis, Georgios Leftheriotis, Athanassios A. Dimas

Institution: University of Patras

Language: English

Topic: Coastal and Marine Dynamics

Subfield: Earth-Surface Processes

Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life below water

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: University of Patras