Spatial distribution of wave overtopping

The goal of this master thesis is to describe the spatial distribution of the wave overtopping discharge over and behind the crest of a coastal defence structure. The influence of the most relevant parameters on this process is explored. This research has been performed by means of a physical model. The following relevant parameters were varied...

New Orleans Storm Surge Barrier: Wave pressures on the superstructure

In a consortium Iv-Infra has made a proposal for a storm surge barrier to protect the city of New Orleans against hurricanes like Katrina. The design is a pile supported concrete structure with a considerable complex superstructure. The superstructure of the reference design consists of a perforated inclined wall and a vertical back wall. Since...

Wave overtopping aspects of the Crest Drainage Dike: A theoretical, numerical and experimental research

In the framework of the ComCoast project, the concept of the Crest Drainage Dike has been studied regarding the reduction of wave overtopping. This study only focuses on the average wave overtopping discharge. The basic concept of the Crest Drainage Dike is a basin, integrated in the crest of the dike, that collects overtopping water and thus...