Predicting wave impact on structures on top of a levee

Book chapter (2017)

Authors

X. Chen Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk - CEG
Research Group
Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk (CEG) (TU Delft)
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Civil Engineering & Geosciences

Department

Hydraulic Engineering

Research Group

Hydraulic Structures and Flood Risk

Abstract

In
low-lying countries like the Netherlands and Belgium, coastal areas are often
highly urbanized, and buildings are often built on or close to the flood
defenses (Figure 2 shows a typical Belgian seaside town). This is an example of
multifunctional flood defense, where urban functions are integrated with flood defense
structures. In this example, the wide crest of the coastal dike is used as a
promenade with building frontage. However, policy makers as well as the users
and owners of the properties may be unaware of possible overtopping effects,
and they may lack records of wave overtopping and the potential direct damage
it can cause. The goal of this research project was to develop a tool that can
measure the risks and potential cost of wave overtopping events on buildings.