A Fluid Mud Transport Model in Multi-Dimensions

Abstract

The long term goal is to develop a robust multi-phase, multi-class numerical modeling framework for both cohesive and non-cohesive sediment transport in the fluvial and coastal environments. The objectives of the present study focus on extending a fluid mud model for boundary-layer-driven and gravity-driven transport (Hsu et al. 2007) with several new capabilities. Specifically, the objectives are to: (1) Conduct comprehensive model-data comparisons with laboratory/field observed fluid mud processes, specifically in conjunction with new MURI initiative for understanding wave-mud interaction. (2) In conjunction to NOPP-Community Sediment Transport Model initiative, the fluid model is utilized to provide parameterizations for wave-boundary-layer-scale transport processes. (3) Extend the existing fluid mud model with a bed module to enable direct modeling on consolidation/fluidization. Extend the model to multi-dimensional for various coastal and estuarine applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA514982

Entities

People

  • Peter A. Traykovski
  • Tian-jian Hsu

Organizations

  • University of Florida

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Boundaries
  • Boundary Layer
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Communities
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Flow
  • Fluid Flow
  • Intensity
  • Layers
  • Multiphase Flow
  • Sedimentation
  • Sediments
  • Stratified Fluids
  • Transport Ships
  • Turbulent Flow

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