Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The growing demand for resilient and environmentally adaptive coastal protection solutions has spurred research into innovative floating breakwater (FB) designs.This study introduces and evaluates the hydrodynamic performance of a newly developed H-type porous FB (TFB-3), which incorporates perforated vertical plates to enhance energy dissipation.Using a series of physical model experiments, the TFB-3's performance is compared with two established FB designs: the conventional rectangular TFB-1 and the modified semicircular TFB-2.Experimental results demonstate that TFB-3 significantly outperforms both reference models in attenuating wave energy.Specifically, TFB-3 exhibits lower wave transmission and reflection coefficients, greater energy dissipation, and reduced wave disturbance in front of the structure.These improvements are particularly relevant for deployment in soft-soil coastal regions, where traditional breakwaters are often impratical.The findings highlight the potential of TFB-3 as a robust and scalable solution for coastal protection under a range of wave conditions.This work contributes valuable experimental data and practical insights to inform the design and application of advanced porous FBs.
Source: Journal of ETA Maritime Science
Authors: Quoc Hung Vu, Minh Tuan Vu, Anh-Dan Nguyen, Tri Mai
Language: English
Topic: Coastal and Marine Dynamics
Subfield: Earth-Surface Processes
Field: Earth and Planetary Sciences
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416393632
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