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.

Can Workability be Enhanced by Operational Wave Modelling?

IADC’s Young Author Award winner François De Keuleneer and co-authors Joris de Vroom and Arjan Mol discuss the Workability Tool which ensures captains of specialised vessels can make informed decisions to dredge during favourable wave conditions.

Wind

Wind does not usually cause disturbance to the fill, but wind can affect other aspects of a dredging project like damaging equipment and harming personnel.

Weather Events

Extreme weather events like earthquakes, tsunamis, heavy winds and hurricanes should be considered when planning a dredging operation.