The influence of artificial reefs on wave-driven nearshore hydrodynamics

Jianjun Huang

doi:10.26182/y48z-zd70

The influence of artificial reefs on wave-driven nearshore hydrodynamics

Jianjun Huang

School of Earth and Oceans

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Porous artificial reefs are increasingly used as nature-based solutions for coastal protection, offering both wave attenuation and habitat provision for marine species. However, limited quantitative understanding of wave interactions with these structures leads to uncertainty in optimizing their design for coastal defense. This study aims to use both physical modelling and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations to enhance understanding and prediction of the flow dynamics governing wave transformation and energy dissipation within porous artificial reefs.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Lowe, Ryan, Supervisor Ghisalberti, Marco, Supervisor Hansen, Jeff, Supervisor
Award date	20 May 2025
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.26182/y48z-zd70
Publication status	Unpublished - 2025

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3 Article

Parametric modelling of wave transformation across porous artificial reefs
Huang, J., Lowe, R., Ghisalberti, M. & Hansen, J., 15 Jul 2025, In: Coastal Engineering. 200, 104754.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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Wave dissipation induced by flow interactions with porous artificial reefs
Huang, J., Lowe, R., Ghisalberti, M. & Hansen, J., 15 Apr 2025, In: Coastal Engineering. 197, 104688.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

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3 Citations (Scopus)
Wave transformation across impermeable and porous artificial reefs
Huang, J., Lowe, R., Ghisalberti, M. & Hansen, J., Apr 2024, In: Coastal Engineering. 189, 104488.
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9 Citations (Scopus)

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The influence of artificial reefs on wave-driven nearshore hydrodynamics

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Parametric modelling of wave transformation across porous artificial reefs

Wave dissipation induced by flow interactions with porous artificial reefs

Wave transformation across impermeable and porous artificial reefs

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