The effect of infiltration by wave overtopping on the macro-stability of a dike
Kampman, W.T. (2021). The effect of infiltration by wave overtopping on the macro-stability of a dike. MSc Thesis. University of Twente: Twente. X,113 pp.
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Document type: Dissertation
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This research covers the effect of infiltration by wave overtopping on the macro-stability of a dike. It is known that water in the dike has an effect on the macro-stability of a dike. However, it is currently not known what the contribution of infiltration by wave overtopping is to the phreatic conditions of the dike and how these specific conditions affect the macro-stability. A better understanding of the effect of infiltration by wave overtopping may prevent the overdimensioning of dikes, saving both space and costs. The research is conducted based on a case study. For this, dike cross-section DP202+74 of dike trajectory 48-1 is used. The case location provides the dike geometry and hydraulic boundary conditions for the research. The research is split in two parts. The aim of the first part is to assess the effect of infiltration by wave overtopping on the phreatic conditions in the dike. The aim of the second part is to assess the effect of the phreatic conditions in the dike on the macro-stability of a dike. |
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