The Oosterscheldekering, nearly 40 years old, requires part upgrades in the coming years. Deltares is conducting model tests for Rijkswaterstaat using small-scale versions in specialized basins.
This research measures forces on all parts to ensure Zeeland remains protected against floods in coming decades. We use todays knowledge and modeling techniques to maximize the dykes performance, said Martijn de Jong, a hydrotechnical expert at Deltares. Jesse Simonse, a Water Safety advisor at Rijkswaterstaat, is involved in these tests.
Watch the video featuring Simonse discussing the tests and their importance recorded at one basin.