Three new DFG projects
The IWW is researching again with the support of the DFG and there are three new exciting projects.
Wave-impact propagation
At particularly exposed locations in the dyke line, hard measures in the form of engineering structures are necessary to protect the dykes from erosion. The project Wave-impact propagation in porous coastal protection structures attempts to develop a systematic description of the spatial and temporal propagation of wave pressure surge in porous coastal protection structures and thus make the design of the structures more sustainable and reliable.
V-A-W-Flow
In the event of flooding, the overflow of dikes can lead to damage. In this context, the V-A-W-Flow project is researching the influence of vegetation characteristics on overtopping air-water flows. Nature-based solutions have gained greater importance in recent years as a potential alternative or supplement to hard engineering infrastructure. How such nature-based solutions behave hydraulically is now to be investigated in this project.
BB-WEnDis
Especially in low-lying coastal areas, the risk of extreme wave events (e.g. tsunamis and storm surges) exists or is increasing due to climate change. The BB-WEnDis research project aims to contribute to the development of innovative protective measures against extreme wave events by placing buffer blocks as prominent structural elements along the coastline.