Investigation and development of a Digital Twin for the Maeslant barrier: Exploring the application of digital twins in the maintenance and operation of storm surge barriers

A Digital twin, a digital replica of a physical entity or system, encapsulated in a software model, represents a promising technology that has demonstrated its effectiveness for asset management in various industries. Rijkswaterstaat has gained interest in investigating the possibilities for digital twin integration in the asset management of...

Basic documentation Maeslant Barrier

This module covers the choice for and the operating principles of the Maeslant Barrier, also known as the Storm Surge Barrier in the New Waterway. The module will give you insight into the history of the design and discuss the boundary conditions. In addition, the relationship with the storm surge barrier in the Hartel Canal (SSBHC) will be...