Fairway maintenance of the lower IJssel

Fairway Maintenance of the river Ijssel The inland trade is a very important economical activity in The Netherland. Therefore to maintain and improve waterways is a common activity. The main problems that threaten the safety in the shipping are the erosion and sedimentation on the banks, especially in the bend banks. So some studies are...

Study on Sedimentation and Effects of Mitigating Measures at Port of Mar del Plata, Argentina

Problem definition The city Mar del Plata has one of Argentina's largest ports and biggest seaside beach resort. After the construction of the port, a steadily growing sandbank appeared in the port entrance and considerable erosion occurred on the northern beaches. To warrant the accessibility of the port, frequent maintenance dredging is needed...