Numerical Modeling of Water Waves - An Introduction for Engineers and Scientists

Informationen zum Autor Pengzhi Lin is Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, China. Klappentext Wave modelling can be viewed as an extension of wave theory! a mature field! applied to practical engineering through the use of computer tools. This title presents various types of wave models along with the theoretical assumptions! application range! and advantages and limitations of each model. Zusammenfassung Various types of wave models are presented in this book along with the theoretical assumptions, application range, and advantages and limitations of each model. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface 1. Introduction to water wave modeling 2. Review of Hydrodynamics 3. Water Wave Theories and wave phenomena 4. Numerical Methods 5. Water wave models 6. Modeling of wave-structure interaction 7. Summary

Product details

• Authors: Pengzhi Lin, Pengzhi (Nus Singapore Lin
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2008
• EAN: 9780415415781
• ISBN: 978-0-415-41578-1
• No. of pages: 504
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 235 mm x 32 mm
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Structural and environmental engineering; MATHEMATICS / Applied, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Civil / General, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Mathematical modelling, Civil engineering, surveying & building, Oceanography (seas and oceans), Oceanography (seas), Civil engineering, surveying and building