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Adjustment of the harbour admittance policy by reduction of the minimal required under keel clearance (UKC)

Master thesis (2016)

Authors

Contributors

T. Vellinga (mentor)
Department
Hydraulic Engineering (CEG) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2016 Roukens, G.A.
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Published Date

25-11-2016

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Faculty

Civil Engineering and Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Abstract

All harbours require frequent dredging to cope with sedimentation. In certain cases the deposited sediment/silt forms a weak soil layer referred to as fluid mud. The top layer is often used as nautical bottom, while its presence is not necessarily harmful to the vessel. This could lead to the conclusion that the safety margin underneath a vessel (i.e., Under Keel Clearance (UKC)) is too large/safe and can be reduced. Research indicates that the UKC can be decreased to smaller (