PORT RESONANCE MITIGATION MODELED INTRODUCING ARJ-R STRUCTURES

ARJ-R caissons are based on the "long-circuit" concept (Medina et al, 2016) that allows the extension of the destructive wave interference mechanism to mitigate low frequency oscillations without enlarging the width of the caisson. The performance of the ARJ-R caissons is referred to its reflection coefficient (Cr) which was obtained through large-scale physical model tests (Gonzalez-Escriva et al, 2018). In this paper, the effectiveness of Anti-Reflective Jarlan-type structures for Port Resonance mitigation (ARJ-R) has been assessed numerically for the port of Denia (Spain). ARJ-R structures are constructible, with similar dimensions as conventional vertical quay caissons and with a similar cost (15percent more than conventional vertical caisson).Recorded Presentation from the vICCE (YouTube Link): https://youtu.be/LomQEVpvjik

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Study on the stability of shield tunnel face in clay and clay-gravel stratum through large-scale physical model tests with transparent soil

Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology ◽

10.1016/j.tust.2021.104199 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 119 ◽

pp. 104199

Author(s):

Shaokun Ma ◽

Zhibo Duan ◽

Zhen Huang ◽

Ying Liu ◽

Yu Shao

Keyword(s):

Physical Model ◽

Large Scale ◽

Model Tests ◽

Shield Tunnel ◽

Tunnel Face ◽

Transparent Soil ◽

Physical Model Tests ◽

The Stability ◽

Shield Tunnel Face

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LARGE AND SMALL SCALE WAVE OVERTOPPING MEASUREMENTS FOR AFSLUITDIJK REHABILITATION PROJECT

Coastal Engineering Proceedings ◽

10.9753/icce.v36v.structures.15 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Wouter Ockeloen ◽

Coen Kuiper ◽

Sjoerd van den Steen

Keyword(s):

Water Management ◽

Physical Model ◽

Large Scale ◽

Wadden Sea ◽

Model Tests ◽

Small Scale ◽

Water Safety ◽

Wave Overtopping ◽

Physical Model Tests ◽

Large Scale Tests

The 'Afsluitdijk' is a 32 km enclosure dam which separates the Wadden sea and the Lake IJssel. The dam currently undergoes a major rehabilitation to meet the requirements with regard to water safety. The Dutch Ministry of infrastructure and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat division) has commissioned Levvel, a consortium of BAM, Van Oord and Rebel, to prepare the design and carry out the reconstruction of the dam including sluices and highway. The project includes reinforcement of the armour layers and wave overtopping reduction. As part of the contract Rijkswaterstaat prescribed the contractor (Levvel) to verify the design with large scale physical model tests (min. 1:3 scale). These tests were carried out in the Delta Flume of Deltares. Prior to the large scale tests, smaller scale tests (1:20) have been carried out to optimize the design with regard to armour stability and wave overtopping. The research described here focuses on the wave overtopping.Recorded Presentation from the vICCE (YouTube Link): https://youtu.be/kPga0wVCCIE

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LARGE-SCALE PHYSICAL MODEL TESTS ON SAND-FILLED GEOTEXTILE TUBES AND CONTAINERS UNDER WAVE ATTACK

Coastal Structures 2011 ◽

10.1142/9789814412216_0094 ◽

2013 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

P. van Steeg ◽

E. Vastenburg ◽

A. Bezuijen ◽

E. Zengerink ◽

J. de Gijt

Keyword(s):

Physical Model ◽

Large Scale ◽

Model Tests ◽

Physical Model Tests

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2D numerical simulation of large-scale physical model tests of wave interaction with a rubble-mound breakwater

Coastal Engineering ◽

10.1016/j.coastaleng.2015.05.008 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 103 ◽

pp. 22-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

Dieter Vanneste ◽

Peter Troch

Keyword(s):

Numerical Simulation ◽

Physical Model ◽

Large Scale ◽

Wave Interaction ◽

Model Tests ◽

Physical Model Tests ◽

2D Numerical Simulation ◽

Rubble Mound

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PHYSICAL MODELLING OF PROPELLER SCOUR ON AN ARMOURED SLOPE

Coastal Engineering Proceedings ◽

10.9753/icce.v36.sediment.11 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 11

Author(s):

Neville Berard ◽

Sundar Prasad ◽

Brett Miller ◽

Mathieu Deiber ◽

Nathan Fuller

Keyword(s):

Physical Model ◽

Western Australia ◽

Large Scale ◽

Rock Slope ◽

Physical Modelling ◽

Concrete Block ◽

Model Tests ◽

Initial Assessment ◽

Deep Basin ◽

Physical Model Tests

CITIC Pacific Mining (CPM) is proposing to increase throughput at their existing Sino Iron Terminal in Cape Preston, Western Australia, using self-propelled Handysize transshipment shuttle vessels (TSV) instead of dumb barges. Initial assessment using various desktop methods (PIANC, 2015) indicated that the armoured rock slope adjacent to the berth face would incur damage due to wash from the vessel side thrusters and the main propeller. Large scale (13.5:1) physical model tests were undertaken in a 6 m x 15 m x 1.4 m deep basin at UNSW to measure wash velocity and armour stability. The physical modelling demonstrated that the rock slope was more stable than expected, but that some armour was mobilized. Additional tests were also completed to investigate the efficacy of Articulated Concrete Block Mattresses (ACMs) to protect the rock slope from propeller wash.

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