Performance of perforated polymer concrete plate (PPCP) on wave energy attenuation

Amar Johan, Ishak (2020) Performance of perforated polymer concrete plate (PPCP) on wave energy attenuation. [Final Year Project Report] (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Coastal erosion is a growing problem that is driven by natural processes which are intensified by the clearing of mangrove systems in beach area. This research is to introduce a wave breaker using perforated polymer concrete plate (PPCP) to replicate the mangrove function in the nearshore zone which is primarily to overcome beach erosion occurred at Kampung Serpan, Asajaya, Kota Samarahan. The focus of the research is the effectiveness of the PPCP in wave energy attenuation, past studies demonstrated the successful implementation of various software tools such as FLOW-3D, Delft 3D and SWAN to simulate the interaction of wave with coastal structure. This paper serves to present the application of FLOW-3D software aimed to simulate the wave force hitting the PPCP by investigating the effective hole size and location of the PPCP. Results shows that the PPCP wave breaker is effective in reducing wave force until 41.01% at the shoreline. Significantly, this study is will enable future researchers to develop economical and effective coastal protection such as the PPCP through studies using the FLOW-3D software.

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