Investigation and development of a Digital Twin for the Maeslant barrier: Exploring the application of digital twins in the maintenance and operation of storm surge barriers

A Digital twin, a digital replica of a physical entity or system, encapsulated in a software model, represents a promising technology that has demonstrated its effectiveness for asset management in various industries. Rijkswaterstaat has gained interest in investigating the possibilities for digital twin integration in the asset management of...

Tangential load and trim behaviour: Analysis of the Maeslant Barrier under seaward flow

This investigation considers the two floating gates of the Maeslant barrier, which is a storm surge barrier in the Rotterdam area. During the end of each closure operation of the Maeslant barrier, the flow at the barrier may be in seaward direction. Three different effects have been observed in the situation with a flow in seaward direction. The...