Physical Modelling of Geotextile Breakwaters, Abu Dhabi
Client: International Coastal Management
Year: 2008
Project Reference: 08070
WRL was commissioned by International Coastal Management (ICM) to undertake two and three dimensional physical modelling of a range of coastal management schemes, which were proposed for the shoreline of an island development in Abu Dhabi. The proposed coastal development scheme consisted of a field of low crested geotextile container breakwaters, utilised in combination with beach nourishment.
This investigation included 2D flume testing at a scale of 1:25 investigating wave transmission, wave runup, and overtopping for a range of breakwater designs and recurrence interval events. The 3D wave basin modelling at a scale of 1:40 was primarily undertaken to measure nearshore wave driven currents, as well as transmitted wave conditions.
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