Wave overtopping aspects of the Crest Drainage Dike: A theoretical, numerical and experimental research

In the framework of the ComCoast project, the concept of the Crest Drainage Dike has been studied regarding the reduction of wave overtopping. This study only focuses on the average wave overtopping discharge. The basic concept of the Crest Drainage Dike is a basin, integrated in the crest of the dike, that collects overtopping water and thus...

Morphodynamics of estuarine navigation channel

The port of Kandla, which is situated in the north west of India and is subject to a large tidal variation of about 5 metres, is preparing a major expansion plan. The capacity of the harbour will be increased in two ways. Firstly the construction of several berths and jetties will allow more ships to be handled on a yearly basis. Secondly...