The application of a tandem dike system in Vietnam

In the low-lying coastal regions coastal defence structures are usually designed with a main function to protect the hinterland from highly vulnerable to coastal flooding. Sea dikes are usually the most common and important elements which form the coastal flood defence system. Sea dikes are designed at a pre-defined circumstance and requirement....

Basic design of sea dikes and revetments in developing countries with ill-defined input boundary conditions

The coastal structures are of great variety both in type and function. Among those, dike in association with revetrnent is being regarded as the most typical measure for shore proteetion because of its relative importance and economical feasibility. Recently, a broad knowledge on the design concept of these types of structure has been developed...

The reliability of coastal structures in Vietnam in relation to the reliability of wave and water level data

In designing marine and coastal structures there always exists a considerable uncertainty, especially regarding the reliability of the data to be used. This is primarily due to the stochastic nature of sea waves - one of the most complex, volatile, pertinacious and uncomprehensible of nature's forces. Indeed, even if using all the available...