Ype Attema

Ype is the lead expert in morphodynamics at Svašek
Hydraulics. He graduated from the Technical University
of Delft and started working at Svašek Hydraulics
in 2015. Since then, he has been involved in various
consultancy and research projects related to morphology.
His primary focus within these projects is the modelling
of hydrodynamics (flow, waves), morphology and
the interplay between these phenomena. Typical
projects include channel siltation studies, design and
morphological impact studies in the coastal zone, and
nature restoration studies in the Eastern and Western
Scheldt. In addition, Ype is co-developer of FINEL, a
software package developed within Svašek Hydraulics to
model hydrodynamic flow and sediment transport.
Articles By Ype Attema

2D effects on dune erosion at maasvlakte 2
Dune erosion due to storm surges and severe wave attack is the primary failure mechanism of sandy sea defences. At a curved coastline, dune erosion is greater than at a straight coastline. However, how much higher is often difficult to predict. This article presents a comparison of field observations and model results of the response of the Maasvlakte 2 curved sandy sea defence to storm attack.