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河川影響下の沿岸域における土砂輸送：侵食・堆積過程の数値シミュレーション

Yongqiang Zhang¹, Tiezheng Shao², Yueyue Su³

¹First Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, Qingdao 266061, China.

Water science and technology : a journal of the International Association on Water Pollution Research

|March 1, 2026

Abstract:

This study investigates sediment transport in river-influenced coastal areas via numerical simulation, focusing on improving the critical shear stress method to accurately predict erosion-deposition patterns. A three-dimensional model integrating hydrodynamic, wave, and sediment transport modules was developed for a southeastern Chinese coastal region. Ten scenarios were simulated to compare traditional and improved critical shear stress methods under varying environmental conditions, validated using 2022-2023 field measurements. Results show the improved method reduces RMSE by 24% and increases correlation coefficients by 18% versus traditional approaches. Distinct transport patterns emerged under different hydrological conditions, with extreme events dominating sediment redistribution. River-wave interactions created complex transport dynamics, particularly when waves and currents aligned, enhancing bottom shear stress by 1.2-2.8 times. Integrating hydrodynamic processes, sediment properties, and morphological feedback improves representation of complex coastal dynamics. Climate change projections indicate sea-level rise may alter sediment transport non-linearly. This enhanced model offers practical tools for coastal management, navigation optimization, and infrastructure planning in river-dominated regions facing climate and anthropogenic pressures.

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限界せん断応力侵食・堆積過程流体力学モデリング数値シミュレーション河川影響下の沿岸域土砂輸送

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