Coastal erosion study Hoi An

A feasibility study on coastal problems in Hoi An, Vietnam. Finding a solution for the erosion problem of the city of hoi An is affected by in the recent decades.

Wave overtopping simulator on a 1/15 slope protected by two local grass species

The phenomenon of wave overtopping during storms was simulated by the Wave Overtopping Simulator on a 1/15 grass covered slope. The four 'Wave Overtopping Simulator' tests were done within the framework of the Research project 'Super sea dike with high safety level and environmental friendly' funded by Viet Nam government. The main objective of...

Destructive tests with the wave overtopping simulator

Report on destructive overtopping tests executed with the wave overtopping simulator along the coast of Vietnam to investigate the strength of the inner slopes of grass dikes. This report presents measurement and observation results obtained during destructive tests with the simulator in Do Son, Thinh Long and Thai Thuy. After the first chapter,...

Mangrove restoration in Vietnam: Key considerations and a practical guide

In Vietnam mangrove rehabilitation has a long history and gained momentum after the war that destroyed huge forested areas, especially in the Mekong Delta. In addition, in various places mangrove have been and still are being planted specifically as a way to protect shorelines and sea-dykes from wave attack. The success of such projects highly...