Influence of Surface Roughness and Shape on the Hydraulic Forces on a Submerged Floating Tunnel

Master thesis (2023)

Authors

N.A. Ruiter Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

W.S.J. Uijttewaal Environmental Fluid Mechanics - CEG (supervisor 1)
D.J. Peters Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (supervisor 2)
P. Zou Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (supervisor 2)
X. Chen Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (supervisor 2)
J.D. Bricker Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences
Copyright: © 2023 Niels Ruiter
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Published Date

11-01-2023

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The influence of surface roughness and shape on the submerged floating tunnel is investigated in wave and current conditions. The hydraulic forces caused by varying tunnel shapes and roughness designs are measured and analyzed.