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Chotkan, S.A. (author), Esmeijer, M. (author), Goerdat, R.B.S. (author), Hendriks, O. (author), Stolp, T. (author)This report considers a possible port expansion in port of Scheveningen, The Netherlands. The problems considered are brought forwards in the plans introduced by Dr. Ir. Waterman and are tackled from multiple disciplines. These problems relate to the recharge of the freshwater-lens, reachability of the port, flood protection of the Tweede Haven,...student report 2020
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van Driel, Iris (author)The coastline of South Florida has undergone a drastic change in the last century and this has had a major impact on flood safety and natural resources of its inhabitants. Natural coastlines supporting mangrove and wetland have been transformed into seawalls with buildings. It is estimated that in the last 100 years, 40 percent of the mangrove...master thesis 2019
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Hiemstra, Koen (author)The summer and autumn of 2018 showed the negative effects of both low-flow conditions and bed degradation over the last century on the river functions of the Dutch Rhine. These resulted in record-breaking water levels, extreme low navigation depth and subsequently nautical problems. As climate change will increase the inter-annual variability of...master thesis 2019
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van den Berg, Nick (author)In the Netherlands, a new assessment method for the required safety level of primary flood defences is introduced in the Water Act. It is estimated that currently roughly 1900 kilometres of flood protection does not meet the safety requirements for the future (Jonkman, Jorissen, Schweckendieck & Van den Bos, 2017). Past flood defence...master thesis 2018
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Scheltes, M.P. (author), Oosterwegel, M. (author), Elzinga, L. (author), Levinson, M.A. (author), Alkema, S.H. (author)Ho Chi Minh City is flooded on a regular basis due to the lack of flood protection. Plans have been made to protect the city from flooding in the future and therefore a barrier is built at Phu Dinh. This barrier needs to fulfil three requirements. Firstly it should protect HCMC against a flood, as well resulting from tidal waves as from peak...student report 2016
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Van der Drift, M.F.M. (author)The project consists out of a newly designed ‘casco’, or framework landscape that addresses threats of flood control and ecological impoverishment on the one hand and gives space for urban development and economical/agricultural growth. The project location is the region of Bratislava, the capitol of Slovakia, which lies along the Danube just...master thesis 2014
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Van Berchum, E.C. (author), Van Corven, T.A.W. (author), Hessels, T.M. (author), Kuijk, D. (author), Van Oosten, J. (author), Zorgdrager, A. (author)The Thua Thien-Hue province is located in the centre of Vietnam. It is characterized by the short distance between the mountains in the west and the coast of the South China Sea in the east. Two large rivers flow through the province, fed by multiple smaller rivers from the mountains. The Bo River flows through the northern part of the province...student report 2014
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De Boom, L. (author)Flood protection of the land around an estuary has been important for the Netherlands since the floodings of 1953. There are several types of possible solutions. For example; levee heightening, construction of a dam or a storm surge barrier. All these solutions have certain disadvantages, like costs or environmental impact. Another option is a...master thesis 2013
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Hasman, R. (author), Klerk, W.J. (author), Schoemaker, M.A. (author), Smits, E. (author)Master project report. A serious game on flood risk management and housing/urban development for the most urbanised island of the California coast. In the California Delta the flood protection for most islands is not up to the required standards. This is also the case for Bethel Island, one of the most urbanized islands in this region. The...student report 2013
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Slijk, R.V. (author), Schadee, L.W. (author), Knook, P.P. (author), Van der Salm, G.L.S. (author), Notenboom, P.D. (author)Manado City is growing, its population is increasing. This demands the city to grow outside its borders and even into the sea by using land reclamation. Introducing new challenges or making challenges bigger, which are already present. Not only growth is present in the city, going forward and becoming better and better is an on-going fight for...student report 2011
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Brugmans, J. (author), Van Dijk, R. (author), Van der Lans, J. (author), Loeffen, R. (author), Wagner, J. (author)Waihi Beach is a village consisting out of 2300 inhabitants, located in the Bay of Plenty on the North Island of New Zealand. It can be seen as a 9 km long tombolo beach. Dunes used to protect most of the land, but have decreased in size through natural erosive processes and through urban development in the dune areas. The long and short-term...student report 2003
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Tillie, J. (author)In verkennende studies die in het kader van het project 'Ruimte voor de Rivier' zijn uitgevoerd, wordt gesuggereerd dat er bepaalde gebieden in Nederland 'aangewezen' moeten worden, die in geval van nood (bij een afvoer boven de 16000 m3/s) gevuld kunnen worden met overtollig rivierwater. Deze gebieden worden noodoverloopgebieden genoemd. Door...master thesis 2001
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- Nonhebel, F. (author), De Wit, M. (author) master thesis 2000