Royal HaskoningDHV is enhancing its expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) through the application of its advanced numerical wave flume, CoastalFOAM. Recently, we have been engaged in the physical model testing phase of the “IJsselmeerdijk” Dike Reinforcement Project. This project involves the design of an elongated submerged foreshore aimed at attenuating wave energy to such an extent that the structural reinforcement of the dike is rendered unnecessary. The complexity of this design is complicated due to limited existing knowledge and design formulations for such solutions, necessitating extensive physical model testing in a small-scale wave flume or an approach with CFD modelling.
Our team is capable of simulating these physical model tests in two dimensions (2D) and is currently expanding its capabilities to include three-dimensional (3D) simulations. Preliminary findings indicate that 3D simulations provide a more nuanced analysis, particularly in the context of wave overtopping phenomena. This observation prompts the need to quantify the additional benefits that a 3D CoastalFOAM model can offer over its 2D counterpart, including enhanced dissipation and more complex three-dimensional interactions.
The Resilience and Maritime department is seeking a motivated MSc-thesis student with a strong interest in numerical modelling. The objective of this research assignment is to conduct a comparative analysis of small-scale physical model tests and CFD simulations using CoastalFOAM. The focus will be on evaluating the differences between 2D and 3D simulation results. An existing CFD model is ready to assist you in the first steps.
Even though every thesis is unique, there are multiple reference theses available:
We are looking for a motivated graduate student with an interest in hydraulic engineering and numerical modelling. The assignment is to evaluate the differences in 2D and 3D numerical CoastalFOAM modelling on for example wave overtopping or energy dissipation. The numerical simulations are to be compared to the results of laboratory experiments. The measurement data is available for this study.
The aspects of interest are:
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You will become part of the Advisory Group Resilience & Maritime the Netherlands. This team
consists of around 180 colleagues and is based in the Netherlands across three offices
(Rotterdam, Amersfoort and Nijmegen). As a team we excel in a wide variety of services and
skills in the fields of Climate Resilience and Maritime developments. We provide our clients,
both private and (semi)governmental, with a range of services throughout the various phases of
a project: from inception, through master planning, feasibility, design all the way to construction
supervision. We have a strong foothold in the Netherlands but we operate worldwide.
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