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Simulation inputs

01 Flow conditions Current speed U_c

m/s

Define the wave by

Wave velocity amplitude U_w

m/s

Water depth h

Wave period T

U_w is applied uniformly over the stem. Depth only sets the virtual water surface.

Wave–current angle θ

deg

Waves travel along +x. The current is θ from +x toward +y.

02 Flexible stem Young's modulus E

MPa

Diameter d

Stem height l

03 Simulation Total wave periods 4–12

cycles

Total duration: 9.60 s

Time step

The last 2 periods are displayed. More periods allow more settling time; they do not make the time step more stable. A smaller time step keeps the same physical model.

Suggested starting ranges

Use these as a starting point, not a stability guarantee. Combinations of parameters matter.

Current, U_c	0–0.20 m/s
Wave velocity, U_w	0–0.25 m/s
Wave height, H	0–0.10 m
Depth, h	0.15–1.00 m
Period, T	1–3 s
Modulus, E	0.2–5 MPa
Diameter, d	2–6 mm
Stem height, l	0.08–0.30 m

Check geometry and linear-wave assumptions. Input limits are wider than these starting ranges.

Computed locally with the Cosserat rod solver

FROM FLOW TO MOTION

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Flow & force signals

One timeline. Every response in sync.

Current time

Wave velocity u_w (m/s)—

Transmitted force · x (N)—

Transmitted force · y (N)—

Circular stem · Fixed base · Uniform wave forcing · Linear wave surface

Waves. Currents.Flexible nature.

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Solving stem dynamics

Flow & force signals

Waves. Currents.
Flexible nature.