Foundation aspects of coastal structures: International symposium on soil mechanics research and foundation design for the Oosterschelde storm surge barrier

Review of the Project and History of the Design: 1. 1 Overall picture of the project (H. Engel) 1. 2 Review of the various designs (F. Spaargaren) 1. 3 Special geotechnical studies and their unexpected effects (J. W. Boehmer) Stress-strain Behaviour of Oosterschelde Sands 2. 1 Stress-strain behaviour from stress path tests (W. A. Marr, K. Hoeg)...

Pressures in Sand from Waves and Caisson Motion

In The Netherlands recurring floods have occurred in the southwestern part of the country from infrequent large storm surge from the ocean. The Delta plan was originated to increase the safety against flooding. This resulted in shortening of the coastline by closure of various estuaries, including the Eastern Scheldt estuary. A closure of the...

The storm surge barrier in the Eastern Scheldt – for safety and environment

Brochure on all aspects of the execution of the barrier.