Wang, T.; Li, X.-H., and Zhu, Z.-W., 2020. Nonlinear dynamics and fragmentation mechanism of coastal rocks impacted by ocean waves. In: Wan, Z. (ed.), Coordinated Sustainable Development in Coastal Areas: Environment and Economy. Journal of Coastal Research, Special Issue No. 109, pp. 185–190. Coconut Creek (Florida), ISSN 0749-0208.

A variable cross-section cantilever beam is established to describe coastal rocks. A new differential term is developed to interpret the rock's stress-strain curves. Ocean waves are treated as stochastic incentives. The dynamic model of the beam is built up, and its nonlinear dynamic characteristics is obtained. The results show that the large periodic vibrations will cause fragmentation of coastal rocks. These results will be available for the fragmentation mechanism of coastal rocks impacted by ocean waves.