Numerical Modelling in Hydraulic Engineering
A special issue of Water (ISSN 2073-4441). This special issue belongs to the section "Hydraulics and Hydrodynamics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 September 2025 | Viewed by 677
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, numerical modelling has significantly advanced our understanding and optimization of coastal and hydraulic engineering processes. The integration of computational techniques with field applications has enabled researchers and engineers to develop predictive models for wave dynamics, sediment transport, and structural resilience in coastal and offshore environments.
This Special Issue aims to highlight the latest research and practical developments in numerical modelling for coastal and hydraulic engineering. We welcome contributions that explore innovative methodologies, novel computational frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches that address key challenges in this field.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- The advanced numerical modelling of waves, currents, and sediment transport in coastal and estuarine systems;
- Fluid–structure interaction modelling for breakwaters, seawalls, and offshore structures;
- Computational approaches to risk assessment, hazard prediction, and climate change adaptation;
- Large-scale hydrodynamic simulations and their applications in harbor and offshore engineering;
- The modelling-based optimization of shore protection, dredging strategies, and nature-based solutions;
- Coupled hydro-morphodynamic models for coastal erosion and beach evolution studies;
- AI-driven and machine learning applications in coastal and hydraulic modelling;
- Case studies demonstrating numerical model validation and real-world applications.
This Special Issue will explore emerging trends, innovative modelling techniques, and their impact on the sustainability and resilience of coastal and hydraulic infrastructure.
Dr. Ahmed Reda
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- coastal numerical modelling
- hydrodynamic simulations
- fluid–structure interaction
- sediment transport modelling
- offshore and harbor engineering
- risk assessment and hazard prediction
- AI and machine learning in hydraulic modelling
- climate change adaptation strategies
- nature-based coastal protection
- numerical validation and field applications
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