Assessing the functional performance of the Meuse river

The impact of bed developments and an altering discharge regime on future river functioning

Master thesis (2020)

Authors

M. de Rooij Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Contributors

A. Blom Rivers, Ports, Waterways and Dredging Engineering - CEG (mentor)
W.S.J. Uijttewaal Environmental Fluid Mechanics - CEG (graduation committee member)
O.A.C. Hoes Water Resources - CEG (coach)
S. van Vuren Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (coach)
Richard E. Jorissen Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG (coach)
Wout van Dijk ARCADIS Nederland (coach)
Faculty
Civil Engineering & Geosciences, Civil Engineering & Geosciences
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Published Date

07-07-2020

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Abstract

The Meuse river facilitates important socio-economic functions. In the light of Integrated River Management (IRM), the question rises whether these functions can be facilitated in future decades (until 2050) as well. The riverbed is expected to degrade over the coming decades, just like in the past century. On top of that, the discharge regime will alter because of climate change. This research studies the impact of bed degradation and altering discharge regimes on the river functioning regarding navigation and flood safety. This is done by linking hydraulic river conditions to functional performance indicators.