Recent Advances in Hydraulic Physical Modelling

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.