Author(s): Gerald Muller
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Abstract: The interaction of waves and currents is of great interest in many areas of coastal engineering, in sediment transport and scouring at offshore foundations as well as e. g. pollution dispersal. Because of the non-linearities involved, experiments are here of importance. The experimental facilities are however mostly expensive purpose-built installations. Most employ vertical wave paddles which interfere with the current and therefore generate additional problems. At Southampton University a simple horizontal wave paddle was developed which has a minimal flow resistance and which can be retrofitted into existing current flumes. A wave absorption plate which also has a very low flow resistance was also developed. Tests showed that the wave paddle generated very regular waves and that the wave absorber plates were very effective. The system is currently being developed further for implementation in a new experimental installation at Southampton.
Year: 2024