Coastal protection in the Mekong Delta: Wave load and overtopping of sea dikes as function of their location in the cross-section, for different foreshore geometries

Coastal protection in the Mekong Delta is of paramount importance. The low-lying coastal area has always been vulnerable to flooding by extreme events, but the coastal erosion and consequent land losses have increased to alarming magnitude in the most recent years. This MSc thesis aims to pro- vide insight in the optimal protection strategy for...