Description of the new delta flume

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Abstract

A new large Delta Flume is being built in Delft to facilitate measurements at an even larger scale than is presently possible. In Figure 1 an impression of the new flume and its wave maker is given. After 33 years of service the old Delta Flume has reached the end of its functional life. It will be closed once the new flume is operational. The new flume will be used to test sea defences (dunes, dikes), coastal structures (e.g. breakwaters, revetments, and jetties), coastal morphology, eco-dynamic designs, offshore structures, and much more. It will be possible to generate significant wave heights of over 2.2 m and extreme wave heights of over 4 m. This paper describes the foreseen applications of the new flume, its design, the wave generation system, and the measurement techniques.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea
Subtitle of host publicationCoasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013
EditorsKevin Burgess, William Allsop
PublisherICE Publishing
Pages1346-1355
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)9780727759788
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event10th Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters Conference 2013: From Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Duration: 18 Sept 201320 Sept 2013

Publication series

NameCoasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters 2013: From Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea
Volume2

Conference

Conference10th Coasts, Marine Structures and Breakwaters Conference 2013: From Sea to Shore - Meeting the Challenges of the Sea
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityEdinburgh
Period18/09/1320/09/13

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