Recent Advances in Hydraulic Physical Modelling edited by R. Martins.

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Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Martins, R. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 1989.
Edition:	1st ed. 1989.
Series:	Nato Science Series E:, Applied Sciences, 165 Springer eBook Collection.
Subjects:	Engineering geology. Engineering—Geology. Foundations. Hydraulics. Mechanics. Electronic resources (E-books)
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Table of Contents:

1 Fundamentals of Hydraulic Physical Modelling
1. Introduction
2. Principles of the Theory of Dimensions
3. Principles of the Theory of Similarity
4. Hydraulic Models
5. Further Approaches to Hydraulic Model Design
2 River Models
1. Non Maritime Models with Fixed Bed
2. Sediment Transport in Rivers
3. River Models with Movable Bed
3 Models for Study of the Dynamic Behaviour of Structures in Flow and Waves
1. Introduction in the Held of Hydro-Elasticity
2. The Single Resonator in a Flow Field
3. Response Calculations at Random Excitation
4. Introduction to Added Mass, Added Damping, Added Rigidity and Self-Excitation
5. Models with Elastic Similarity for the Investigation of Hydraulic Structures
6. The Use (Applicability and Limitations) of Physical Models in Vibration Research
7. Interpretation of Results
8. Cavitation Research
9. Strategy for Vibrations-Free Design of Larger Gate Structures
10. New Developments in the Field of Modelling Hydro-Elasticity
4 Models for Study of the Hydrodynamic Actions on Hydraulic Structures
1. Introduction
2. Hydrodynamic Actions on Stilling Basins
3. Dynamic Analysis
4. Hydraulic Modelling of Hydrodynamic Actions
5 Density Models
1. Introduction
2. Modelling Principles
3. Scale and Boundary Effects
4. Limitations
5. Model Specifications
6. Applications
7. Case Studies
6 Tidal Models
1. Introduction
2. Model Laws
3. Boundary Conditions
4. Operation of Tidal Models
5. Instrumentation. Data Acquisition and Model Control
6. Case Studies
7 Hybrid Modelling as Applied to Hydrodynamic Research and Testing
1. Introduction
2. The Design of the Demonstration Hybrid Model
3. The Construction of the Demonstration Hybrid Model
4. Experimentation with the Hybrid Model
5. Other Tidal Control Machines
6. Future Plans
7. Hybrid Applications
8. Future Aspects of Hybrid Modelling and Conclusions
8 Wave Grouping and Harbour Design. Safe Underkeel Allowances for Vessels in Restricted Depths
I
1. Introduction
2. Real Sea Measurements
3. Random Wave Model
4. Real Time Set-Down Compensation
5. Experimental Results
6. Application to a Physical Model
7. Conclusions
II
1. Introduction
2. Background to the Dover Strait Study
3. Acceptable Risk Factor
4. Wave Climate in the Dover Strait
5. Ship Responses in Waves
6. Water Depth Uncertainties
7. Vessel Squat
8. Calculation of Underkeel Allowances
9. Conclusions
9 Sea Wave Simulation
1. Introduction
2. Sea Wave Characterization
3. Computer Simulation
4. Physical Model Simulation
5. Topics on Multidirectional Simulation
6. “Deterministic” and “Non-Deterministic” Simulation
10 Dynamic Actions on Breakwaters (Rubble-Mound and Caisson/Composite Type Breakwaters)
1. Rubble-Mound Breakwaters
2. Caisson/Composite Breakwaters
11 Physical Modelling of Littoral Processes
1. Abstract
2. Introduction
3. Coastal Processes-An Overview
4. Modelling Facilities
5. Hydrodynamic Physical Models
6. Littoral Process Models
7. Model Testing Procedures
8. Conclusion
Final Remarks
Annexes
Annex 1 — Introductory words
Annex 2 — Panel sessions/round tables
Annex 3 — Non-usual hydraulic models
Annex 4 — Higher order wave generation in laboratory experiments
Annex 5 — List of participants.

Recent Advances in Hydraulic Physical Modelling edited by R. Martins.

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