• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제6권1호
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• pp.23-60
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• 2016

The major objective of this study was to develop further understanding of 3D nearshore hydrodynamics under a variety of wave and tidal forcing conditions. The main tool used was a comprehensive 3D numerical model - combining the flow module of Delft3D with the WAVE solver of XBeach - of nearshore hydro- and morphodynamics that can simulate flow, sediment transport, and morphological evolution. Surf-swash zone hydrodynamics were modeled using the 3D Navier-Stokes equations, combined with various turbulence models (${\kappa}-{\varepsilon}$, ${\kappa}-L$, ATM and H-LES). Sediment transport and resulting foreshore profile changes were approximated using different sediment transport relations that consider both bed- and suspended-load transport of non-cohesive sediments. The numerical set-up was tested against field data, with good agreement found. Different numerical experiments under a range of bed characteristics and incident wave and tidal conditions were run to test the model's capability to reproduce 3D flow, wave propagation, sediment transport and morphodynamics in the nearshore at the field scale. The results were interpreted according to existing understanding of surf and swash zone processes. Our numerical experiments confirm that the angle between the crest line of the approaching wave and the shoreline defines the direction and strength of the longshore current, while the longshore current velocity varies across the nearshore zone. The model simulates the undertow, hydraulic cell and rip-current patterns generated by radiation stresses and longshore variability in wave heights. Numerical results show that a non-uniform seabed is crucial for generation of rip currents in the nearshore (when bed slope is uniform, rips are not generated). Increasing the wave height increases the peaks of eddy viscosity and TKE (turbulent kinetic energy), while increasing the tidal amplitude reduces these peaks. Wave and tide interaction has most striking effects on the foreshore profile with the formation of the intertidal bar. High values of eddy viscosity, TKE and wave set-up are spread offshore for coarser grain sizes. Beach profile steepness modifies the nearshore circulation pattern, significantly enhancing the vertical component of the flow. The local recirculation within the longshore current in the inshore region causes a transient offshore shift and strengthening of the longshore current. Overall, the analysis shows that, with reasonable hypotheses, it is possible to simulate the nearshore hydrodynamics subjected to oceanic forcing, consistent with existing understanding of this area. Part II of this work presents 3D nearshore morphodynamics induced by the tides and waves.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제30권6호
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• pp.63-69
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• 2015

In this study, a 2D hydrodynamic model equipped with critical dry depth scheme was developed to reproduce the flow over staircase. The channel geometry of hydraulic experiment conducted by Ishigaki et al. was generated in the computational space, and the developed model was validated against flow properties such as discharge, velocity and momentum. In addition, the water surface profile and the velocity distribution evolved in flow over two layers staircases were analyzed. When the initial water depth at the upper floor was 0.3 m, the maximum velocity at lower floor was 4.2 m/s, and the maximum momentum was $1.2m^3/s^2$, and its conversion to force per unit width was 1.2 kN/m. This value was equivalent to the hydrostatic force with 50 cm water depth, and evacuation became difficult, as proposed by Ishigaki et al. For the flow over staircases connecting two layers, the maximum run-up height in flat part connecting two layers was approximately two times higher than the initial water depth in upper floor, and the rapid shock wave with sharp front and long tail was propagated.

• Ocean Systems Engineering
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.157-169
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• 2024

The sudden release of water from a dam failure can trigger bores on a flat surface and exert substantial impact forces on structures. This flow poses a high-risk flood hazard to downstream urban areas, making it imperative to study its impact on structures and devise effective energy dissipators to mitigate its force. In this study, a combination of Genetic Algorithm optimization and numerical modeling is employed to identify the optimal energy dissipator. The analysis reveals that a round arc-shaped structure proves most effective, followed by a triangular shape. These shapes offer wide adaptability in terms of structure dimensions. Structures with higher elevation, especially those with round or triangular shapes, demonstrate superior energy dissipation capabilities. Conversely, square-shaped structures necessitate minimal height to minimize impact forces. The optimal width for dissipating energy is found to be 0.9 meters, allowing for effective wave run-up and propagation. Furthermore, the force exerted on structures increases with higher initial water levels, but diminishes with distance from the dam, highlighting the importance of placement in mitigating impact forces.

• 한국방재학회 논문집
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• 제8권4호
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• pp.145-152
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• 2008

지진해일의 초기 파장은 수십에서 수백 킬로미터에 이른다. 따라서 보다 정확한 지진해일 전파 수치모의를 위해 파장의 크기에 따라 중요성이 변하는 분산효과를 고려하여야 한다. 최근에 분산효과를 고려할 수 있는 실용적인 분산보정기법이 개발되었다(Cho 등, 2007). 분산보정기법은 일정 수심에서 해석해와 비교함으로서 검증되었다. 하지만 아직 수심이 변화하는 실제지형에 적용이 되지 않았다. 본 연구에서는 개발된 모형의 실제 지형에서의 적용성을 검토하였다. 모형의 적용성 검토를 위해 역사 지진해일인 1983 동해 중부 지진해일과 1993 북해도 남서 외해 지진해일을 재현하였다. 대상 지역은 당시 검조기록이 존재하는 속초, 묵호, 포항항이고 지진해일 첫 파 도착시간과 검조소 위치에서의 최대 파고를 비교함으로서 적용성을 검토하였다.

• 한국화재소방학회논문지
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• 제32권6호
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• pp.69-73
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• 2018

본 연구에서는 볼록한 바닥면을 가진 이동형 소방용수 저장탱크의 수직 벽면에 작용하는 동수력을 계산하고 그 결과를 바탕으로 볼록한 바닥면 설계를 통한 동수력의 감소 효과를 확인하고자 하였다. 수치 모의 실험하기 위해 바닥의 형태를 볼록하게 한 수치 해석 영역을 구성하였으며, 특정 위치와 높이에 용수 공급 노즐을 위치시켜 용수를 낙하시켰다. 용수 낙하에 의한 자유 수면의 출렁임과 수직 벽면에서의 유체 벽 오름을 선형 Peregrine 방정식을 이용하여 수치 모사하고 동수력을 계산하였으며, 그 결과를 오목한 바닥면 및 동일한 해석 조건에서 얻은 동수력과 서로 비교 분석하였다. 결과적으로 오목한 바닥면 설계에 비해 볼록한 바닥면 설계를 통해 수직 벽면에서의 동수력이 더 작아짐을 확인할 수 있었다. 본 연구 결과는 이동형 소방용수 저장탱크의 안정적인 구조 설계 및 운용에 기여할 수 있을 것으로 사료된다.