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Paul Knox
Phone: 613-993-6844
Fax: 613-952-7679
Email: Paul.Knox@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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Andrew Cornett
Phone: 613-993-6690
Fax: 613-952-7679
Email: Andrew.Cornett@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Coastal Wave Basin (CWB)
3D physical model of a breakwater
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Length |
63m |
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Width |
14.2m |
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Maximum depth |
1.4m |
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Waves |
Long-crested irregular waves with significant heights up to 0.35m |
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Beaches |
High-efficiency passive wave absorbers give less than 5% reflection over a wide range of depth, wave period and wave height |
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Currents |
Various options using recirculation channels, thrusters and pumps |
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Drainable |
Yes |
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Access |
Easy access for construction equipment plus 1-ton gantry crane |
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Data acquisition |
Up to 64 channels at 1000 samples per second |
The Coastal Wave Basin can be thought of as either a relatively narrow 3D basin or a very wide 2D flume. It is ideal for conducting two-dimensional and quasi-three-dimensional studies of structures and shorelines at medium to large scale.
Multiple 2D sections of coastal structures
By erecting temporary partition walls, the facility can easily be sub-divided into several narrower channels, so that two-dimensional studies of multiple cross-sections can be conducted in parallel. This approach is an efficient method for evaluating the relative performance of several alternative design concepts, and for refining preliminary designs. Once the structure cross-section is optimized, the partition walls can be removed and the three-dimensional aspects of its performance can be investigated in the same facility.
The basin can be accessed easily by heavy equipment used in constructing model bathymetries. The basin is also served by a 1 ton traversing gantry crane and a mobile service bridge.
For further information, please contact:
Andrew Cornett, Group Leader
Phone: 613-993-6690
Fax: 613-952-7679
Email: Andrew.Cornett@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Paul Knox
Phone: 613-993-6844
Fax: 613-952-7679
Email: Paul.Knox@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
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M-32Related Information
Coasts, Rivers, Ports & Offshore
