although there exist advanced models which predict beach profile for natural beaches, the behavior of the beaches in front of seawalls still suffers from the lack of appropriate theoretical models and sufficient measured data. in this paper, following the results obtained from the measurements, a beach profile evolution model is developed, using the measured probability distribution of the near...

OBJECTIVE To report the first successful study to date of in vivo electromechanical reshaping of ear cartilage in a rabbit model. METHODS Ears of New Zealand white rabbits were reshaped using percutaneous needle electrode electromechanical reshaping (5 V for 4 minutes) and were then bolstered for 4 weeks. Ten ears were treated, with 2 undergoing sham procedures and serving as controls. The tr...

OBJECTIVE To demonstrate feedback-controlled laser-mediated cartilage reshaping using dynamic measurements of tissue optical properties and radiometric surface temperatures. DESIGN Flat cartilage specimens were reshaped into curved configurations using a feedback-controlled laser device. MATERIALS Fresh porcine nasal septum, stripped of perichondrium and cut into uniform strips (25 x 10 x 1...

The numerical modeling of sediment transport under wave impact is challenging because the complex nature triple wave–structure–sediment interaction. This study presents three-dimensional scouring due to non-breaking on a vertical seawall. Navier–Stokes–Exner equations are approximated calculate full evolution flow fields and morphodynamic responses. bed erosion model based van Rijn formulation ...

It is more common to introduce the parapet/recurve/wave return wall over existing structure, such as a vertical seawall or composite reduce overtopping efficiently. The advantage of recurve on top sea has been studied in past regards wave interaction and overtopping. However, their efficiency protecting inland structure during extreme events flooding tsunami unexplored. present study addresses ...