Large eddy simulation of power-law fluid dam break wave impacting against a vertical wall

In this study, we explore the complex dynamics of a dam break wave comprising a clay-water mixture under turbulent flow conditions as it interacts with a vertical rigid wall. Utilizing advanced three-dimensional Large Eddy Simulations (LES), we investigate the evolution of the dam break over time as a function of fluid rheology. The study aims to provide useful information for the development of risk mitigation strategies and the design of protective structures by examining the influence of clay concentration and initial fluid depth on the wave's behavior, bed shear stresses, and impact forces.