[vamsikrishna00]

I'm interested in simulating offshore structures using a CFD model in REEF3D. While studying, I came across a paper that describes a CFD model for generating breaking waves. I'm interested in knowing
-how to create this structure and
-how to generate the breaking waves.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/scienc...89974618308983

[harenaobsidet]

Hello.
To generate jacket structures like that you have to options.
1.) You can use any CAD software you like and then export the model as an ASCII formatted STL-file.
2.) You can use the meshing software which is used in combination with REEF3D to create the structure. An export to STL is also possible here.
Depending on the complexity it might be easier to go with a CAD software.
On how to generate breaking waves, there is no generate breaking wave here setting for REEF3D as far as I know. You usually set up the wave field with height and wavelength for example and you then produce the breaking conditions through your topography.
For more details on how to set up the waves, take a look into the User Guide of REEF3D.