January 15, 2025

Check out our new paper using Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) simulations to study how realistic mangrove models can reduce breaking wave forces on coastal structures. This work highlights the potential of nature-based designs in mitigating extreme wave impacts on coastal infrastructure.

This work was led by Dr. Shengzhe Wang from the University of Colorado Denver.

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“SPH simulations to investigate the influence of realistic mangroves in reducing breaking wave forces on coastal structures”
Wang, S. and Chang, C.-W. (Ocean Engineering, 316, 120014, 2025)
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oceaneng.2024.120014