Stability analysis of XblocPlus crest element

In the past humans used to protect their shores mainly with rocks. In the past decades the shore protections did gently shift to concrete element protections. An example of an often applied concrete armour unit is the Xbloc. This element is quite strong and well investigated. BAM Infraconsult has developed a uniformly placed armor unit, the...

CFD based prediction method for the notional permeability of rubble mound breakwaters

In this thesis, a general method to predict the notional permeability for various structure lay-outs is developed. A numerical model is used to find a characteristic value for different structure lay-outs: the three structures for which Van der Meer determined the P-value, and a fourth structure of which the P-value has to be predicted. The P...

Design method for open geotextiles: The development of a design method for geotextiles under a single granular filter layer based on the principles of open filters

Geotextiles are permeable fabrics used in various civil engineering and construction applications for the protection against erosion and scour. Geotextiles have predominantly been manufactured using synthetic materials due to their durability and precise design pore sizes. However, the environmental concerns associated with synthetic geotextiles...

Decay of bow thruster induced near-bed flow velocities at a vertical quay wall: A field measurement

During berthing operations vessels use their bow thruster(s) to improve their manoeuvrability, making them less dependent on the assistance of tugboats. The jet from a bow thruster reflects on the quay wall. It is directed towards the bottom where it reflects, causing high flow velocities over the bed. This may scour the nearby bed when it is...