Numerical Simulation of Ship Wave Characteristics Under Different Navigation Conditions in the Restricted Waterway of the Pinglu Canal
2025
Chu Zhang | Tiejun Cheng | Shishuang Wu | Jian Pan | Jiacheng You | Xiangyu Xu | Jianan Shi | Sudong Xu | Jianxin Hao
The Pinglu Canal is a strategic inland restricted waterway under construction in southwest China. Its ship wave superposition characteristics under conditions of high-density shipping and large ships may threaten navigation safety, but little related research has been performed. Based on the Pinglu Canal project, this study uses the XBeach numerical model, which is validated by field observations on the Chengzi River waterway, to analyze the ship wave characteristics under single-ship navigation (SN) and two-ship navigation in opposite directions (2NOD). The results show the influences of ship type and water depth. For SN, secondary waves of the navigation administration boat (NAB) dominate, with wave height decreasing as water depth increases. Larger cargo ships (CSs) present significant primary wave effects and a complex relationship between the secondary wave&rsquo:s height and water depth. For 2NOD, the NAB wave effect is stronger due to superposition. As for larger CSs, the primary wave effect is significantly enhanced and occupies the dominant position, with secondary wave height tending to increase with the increase in water depth. The study reveals the characteristics of single-ship and two-ship waves in the Pinglu Canal, providing a theoretical basis and technical support for ship wave risk assessment and ecological revetment design.
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