CSD Hydrodynamics: An analysis of a CSD in coastal conditions, and the effect of flexible spud keeper configurations on the hydrodynamic response

Cutter suction dredgers (CSD) are highly vulnerable to large wave loading due to their stiff, spud-based mooring. Many mitigations targeted at reducing the resulting stresses on the spud and other critical operating components have been proposed in recent years, most notably by adding a level of flexibility to the connection between the pontoon...

Macrophytes in estuarine gradients: Flow through flexible vegetation

Aquatic plants –or macrophytes- are an important part of coastal, estuarine and freshwater ecosystems worldwide, both from an ecological and an engineering viewpoint. Their meadows provide a wide range of ecosystem services: forming a physical protection of the shoreline, enhancing water quality and harbouring many other organisms. Unfortunately...

Zeeziekteonderzoek aan boord van Hr.Ms. Makkum

Stabiliteit bij achteropkomende golven. Kenter experimenten. Het kapseizen van kleine vaartuigen