The Fehmarnbelt tunnel trench dredging project
A fixed and direct transport connection between Scandinavia and Central Europe has been an enduring vision for many decades. This vision is about to be realised with the construction of the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link, an 18-kilometre-long immersed tunnel between Rødbyhavn in Denmark and Puttgarden in Germany. When it opens in 2029, the tunnel will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world combining a dual railway and motorway connection. This article provides insight into the improved dredging equipment used and the methodology specially adapted and further developed to the project’s requirements.
Design of a Reclamation Area
The design of a reclamation area is directly related to the performance requirements for the intended use of the area, within various boundary conditions.
Design Phases of a Project
The design of a dredging project goes through several phases – preliminary design, detailed design, construction and operation and maintenance.
Preliminary Planning and Design
Preliminary planning and design is rightfully a broad term in order to cover the range of activities to be considered during the planning and design phase.