COASTAL DISASTER PREVENTION
Coastal disaster prevention
We analyse waves and flows around coastal structures to examine their effects and assess coastal disaster prevention options.
When this service is useful
- When wave effects on coastal facilities need to be examined
- When comparing protection options with wave pressure and overtopping in mind
- When studying hydraulic behaviour around different structure shapes and layouts
Approach and scope
- Numerical analysis using models suited to the problem, including OpenFOAM
- Examination of wave pressure, overtopping and flow near structures
- Comparison of conditions and hydraulic effects of coastal protection options
Information to prepare
- Structure drawings, layout, terrain and bathymetry
- Wave and water-level conditions to be examined
- Assessment objectives and options to compare
You can start a discussion with the information currently available, even if every item is not yet ready.
Potential deliverables
- A description of the analysis conditions and assumptions
- Comparative material on hydraulic behaviour under selected conditions
- Technical interpretation for planning and design review
Deliverable types and scope are agreed according to objectives, available information and project requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Does numerical analysis alone determine the final solution?
Analysis provides evidence for a decision. Site conditions, design objectives and applicable criteria need to be considered when defining the scope.
What deliverable format is available?
The scope of reports, comparison figures and analysis results is agreed according to the review purpose.