Artificial Island

Short overview of history and effect islands in front of the coast.

Waterbouwkundige kunstwerken - eilanden in de IJszee

Overzicht van kunstmatige eilanden t.b.v. de oliewinning in arctische gebieden (rond de Noordpool, Beaufort Sea). Includes a risk analysis for such an island

Artificial island in the North Sea and options for coastal development

A large-scale project such as the construction of an offshore island requires careful consideration not only of the direct effects of such intervention, but also of the implications for the further evolution of the Dutch coast. It is found that the construction of an offshore island is technically possible and - i f optimally shaped and...

Man-made Islands in the Mackenzie river: Numerical modelling of ice jam development and release

Man-made islands in the Mackenzie river (Canada) for oil exploitation may obstruct the free flow of ice during spring break up. These ice dams may cause considerable rise of the water level in the rivers, resulting in floods. A numerical model is presented to simulate ice dam formation an river floods.

Engineering for man-made islands in the arctic

Summary of the engineering activities needed for the design of man-made islands, with focus on arctic areas

Coastal Changes due to the Construction of Artificial Harbour Entrances and Practical Solutions, including Beach Replenishment

When longshore sediment transport is interrupted by a construction along a coast, e.g harbour moles or a dredged approach channel, the equilibrium of the coastline may be disturbed. When the disruption is caused by breakwaters, the longshore transport that is held back will cause accretion updrift of the breakwaters and erosion downdrift of them...

Man-made islands in Mackenzie River: Evaluation of hydraulic design

Norman Hells is situated on the north bank of the Mackenzie River, 145 km south of the Arctic Circle. The use of a pool-wide water flood system for secondary recovery and the features of the oil-bearing structure require six man-made platforms to provide vertical access to the portion of the oil pool that 1 ies beneath the Mackenzie River (60%)....

Sea Island Project

Feasibility study for the construction of an artificial island in the North Sea, some 50 km offshore of Hook of Holland. Main purpose of this island was to create deep-water area for heavy industries as well as an area for waste disposal. Contains legal and economic considerations, as well as a detailed design. First feasibility study, later...