The new Delta Flume (Deltagoot)
Description
The new Delta Flume is the latest innovation in the world of large-scale physical model testing.
This wave flume with a length of 300m is capable of generating the world's biggest human-made waves. The symposium at Deltares shows you the Delta Flume and provides an overview of capabilities and new opportunities for research and consultancy related to sea defences and nature-based flood safety solutions
9:15 Opening
9:30 Overview of physical modelling at Deltares,including the New Delta Flume
Dr Marcel van Gent
10:00 Wave generation and measurements
Dr Bas Hofland
10:20 The Deltares Delta Flume,creating confidence in performance of innovative nature-based flood safety solutions Dr Mindert de Vries
10:40 Dikes tested to the limit Mr Mark Klein Breteler
11:00 Visit of the Delta Flume Dr Ivo Wenneker
12:30 Buffet lunch
Location
Delft
Organiser
Construction and Hydraulic Engineering
Deltares & IAHR
Name and contact details for information
ir. C.R.(Cuno) Langeveld Programme commissioner KIVI Department of Building and Hydraulic Engineering