Effect analysis of wooden fence width on wave transmission by a numerical model

Abstract

Wooden fences, a permeable structure, have become a nature-based solution for supporting traditional structures to restore mangrove forests along the Mekong deltaic coasts. Even though prior studies have explored a number of hydraulic functions of these fences, an in-depth investigation into the influence of fence width on wave dissipation and damping is needed to consider. Therefore, this paper employs a numerical approach to thoroughly examine the impact of fence width on wave damping. The findings illustrate the substantial role of fence width in governing the dissipation of incoming waves. The correlation between the transmission coefficient and the fence width is established. This relationship also concludes that the larger the fence thicknesses, the lower the transmission coefficients. Notably, the study also identifies that the transmission coefficient experiences a slight decline beyond a certain width threshold.