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ASCE 9780784409572 2009

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Verification and Validation of 3D Free-Surface Flow Models

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This report describes in detail a new rigorous and systematic verification and validation process for computational models for simulating free surface flows.

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14 Contents
18 Chapter 1 Verification and Validation of Free Surface Flow Models
1.1 Introduction
22 1.2 Modeling of Physical Systems
24 1.3 Free Surface Flow Numerical Model Development
25 1.4 Verification and Validation
29 1.5 Outline of a Systematic Model Verification and Validation Procedure
31 1.6 Other Issues of Importance
32 1.7 Findings, Conclusions, Recommendations and Input Data
1.8 Request for Feedback
1.9 References
36 Chapter 2 Terminology and Basic Methodology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Semantics
37 2.3 Code Verification and Validation: Numerical vs. Conceptual Modeling
42 2.4 Code Confirmation
43 2.5 Benchmarks and Inter-Code Comparisons
44 2.6 Code Certification, Quality Assurance, and Accreditation
2.7 Verification of Calculations
2.8 Estimation of Uncertainty
45 2.9 Grid Convergence vs. Iterative Convergence
2.10 Error Taxonomies
46 2.11 Truncation Error vs. Discretization Error
47 2.12 Calibration and Tuning
48 2.13 Software and Codes
2.14 Code Options
49 2.15 Zonal Verification
2.16 Etymology and Near-Synonyms
2.17 Limitations of Semantic Distinctions
50 2.18 Basic Methodology of Calculation Verification
60 2.19 References
62 Chapter 3 Analytical Solutions for Mathematical Verification
3.1 Introduction
75 3.2 Test Case 1: Free-Surface Seiching in a Closed Rectangular Basin with Horizontal Bottom
81 3.3 Test Case 2: Free-Surface Seiching in a Closed Circular Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
89 3.4 Test Case 3: Tidal Forcing in a Rectangular Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
96 3.5 Test Case 4: Tidal Forcing in a Rectangular Basin with a Varying Bottom Slope and Linear Bottom Friction
110 3.6 Test Case 5: Wind-Driven Flow in a Closed Rectangular Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
119 3.7 Test Case 6: Internal-Wave Seiching in a Rectangular Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
127 3.8 Test Case 7: Density-Driven Flow in a Rectangular Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
131 3.9 Test Case 8: A Three-Step Procedure to Check Nonlinear Effects from Tidal Circulation in a Square Basin with a Horizontal Bottom
137 Chapter 4 Mathematical Verification Using Prescribed or Manufactured Solutions
4.1 Introduction
139 4.2 Method of Prescribed Solution Forcing (PSF)
149 4.3 Method of Manufactured Solution (MMS)
164 4.4 Model Verification Procedure of MMS
166 4.5 Concluding Remarks
168 4.6 References
170 Chapter 5 Physical Process Validation
5.1 Introduction
172 5.2 Overview of Tests Cases
175 5.3 Free Overfall Flow Test Case
181 5.4 Delft U-Shaped Channel Flow (Indoor) Test Case
208 5.5 Riprap Test Facility (Outdoor) Test Case
224 5.6 Flow in a Channel with a Spur Dike Test Case
232 5.7 Flow Around a Submerged Trapezoidal Spur Dike Test Case
247 5.8 Flows Around a Groyne and in Harbor
265 Chapter 6 Application Site Validation
6.1 Introduction
268 6.2 Overview of Test Cases
270 6.3 Chesapeake Bay Test Case
288 6.4 San Francisco Bay Test Case
310 6.5 Apalachicola Bay Test Case
327 6.6 Meldorf Bay Test Case
339 6.7 Tokyo Bay Test Case
362 6.8 Victoria Bendway, Mississippi River, Test Case
384 Chapter 7 A Systematic Model Verification and Validation Procedure
7.1 Introduction
386 7.2 A Model Verification and Validation Procedure
400 7.3 Concluding Remarks
401 7.4 References
402 Chapter 8 Systems Analysis Considerations
8.1 Introduction
406 8.2 Optimal Design of Field Data Collection
419 8.3 Reliability Analysis
434 8.4 Galveston Bay Nowcast/Forecast System Development and Validation
473 Chapter 9 Findings, Conclusions and Recommendations
9.1 Introduction
9.2 The Need of Model Verification and Validation
475 9.3 The Methodology of Flow Model Verification and Validation
477 9.4 The Test Cases Provided
9.5 Recommendations
480 Appendix A: Input Data for Test Cases
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Input Data Sets for Chapter 5
482 A.3 Input Data Sets For Chapter 6
489 Appendix B: Forcing Term Formulations and FORTRAN Codes for Using the Method of Manufactured Solutions
B.1 Introduction
B.2 Forcing Term Formulations
499 B.3. FORTRAN Codes
500 Index
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ASCE 9780784409572 2009
$71.50