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Project

Analysis of wave-induced loading on and wave overtopping over vertical coastal structures and buildings
Code
01N01515
Duration
01 February 2015 → 30 November 2019
Funding
Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Construction engineering
    • Earthquake engineering
    • Geotechnical and environmental engineering
    • Water engineering
    • Wind engineering
Keywords
vertical coastal structures
 
Project description
 

Wave-induced loading on and wave overtopping over vertical coastal structures and buildings is identified as a key research challenge for coasts of low-lying countries and in particular for the Belgian coast. The methodology will comprise literature reviews and hydraulic and numerical modelling which will lead to a more fundamental insight and eventually to empirical design rules.