Modelling large-scale wave fields and their interaction with coastal and offshore structures has become much more feasible over the last two decades with increases in computer speeds. Wave modelling can be viewed as an extension of wave theory, a mature and widely published field, applied to practical engineering through the use of computer tools.

Pengzhi Lin is Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Hydraulics and Mountain River Engineering, Sichuan University, China.

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.

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