Inland Waterways Ports, waterwavs and inland navigation - Ir. H.J. Verheij , Ir. C. Stolker ,Ir. R. Groenveld [2008, PDF]

Inland Waterways Ports, waterwavs and inland navigation

Year: 2008
Language: English
Author: Ir. H.J. Verheij , Ir. C. Stolker ,Ir. R. Groenveld
Publisher: Delft University of Technology
Edition: 1st
ISBN: CT4330
Format: PDF
Quality: OCR with errors
Pages count: 166
Description: Inland waterways
Ports, waterways and inland navigation
The lecture “Inland Waterways” and the lecture notes discuss
the design of inland waterways and canals, and the necessary
adaptations for natural waterways to meet the shipping demands.
After an overview of the most important inland vessel types
and ship characteristics, the lecture notes deal with hydraulic
phenomena, as they occur during navigation in confined waters.
Hydraulic phenomena limit the speed and subsequently the size of
vessels in canals and they determine the (minimum) dimensions
of new canals. Some theory and equations to calculate these
hydraulic phenomena, or to obtain a first-order impression of the
magnitude, are presented.
Based on the hydraulic phenomena and extensive model tests
and field measurements a number of standards for the design
of canals are discussed, focussing on European circumstances.
With respect to the instructions for the design of inland waterways,
the directives given by the “Commissie Vaarweg Beheerders”
(Committee of Waterway Managers) of the Directorate General for
Public Waterworks and Water Management, are elaborated and
applied.