The cross-dike failure probability by wave overtopping over grass-covered and damaged dikes

VM van Bergeijk, VA Verdonk, JJ Warmink… - Water, 2021 - mdpi.com
A probabilistic framework is developed to calculate the cross-dike failure probability by
overtopping waves on grass-covered dikes. The cross-dike failure probability of dike profiles …

Modelling of wave overtopping flow over complex dike geometries: case study of the Afsluitdijk

VM van Bergeijk, J Warmink… - … Conference on Coastal …, 2020 - research.utwente.nl
Grass cover erosion by overtopping waves is one of the main failure mechanisms of dikes.
Transitions in cover type and geometry can increase the hydraulic load and are therefore …

The Vulnerability of Damaged River and Lake Dikes for Wave Overtopping

V van Bergeijk, VA Verdonk, J Warmink… - … Conference on Flood …, 2021 - research.utwente.nl
Wave overtopping results in erosion of grass-covered flood defenses which can result in a
dike breach. Damages to the dike cover decrease the cover strength and simultaneously …

Development of a Pulsing Water System for the Fire Hose Method: a method of categorising erosion resistance of grass and clay

MJ Metselaar - 2021 - essay.utwente.nl
The Netherlands faces a colossal task to ensure all 3700 km of Dutch primary flood
defences meet updated safety standards by 2050. New safety standards introduced in 2017 …