The Importance of Hydraulic Structures for Society: Quay Walls and Dikes in the Netherlands
Abstract: Since mankind
exists, men have undertaken engineering activities to make their life more
pleasant and secure. However this has not been an easy task, especially in the
past. The knowledge of mathematics and physics to describe engineering problems
became available only since 1400-1500. Nevertheless, great achievements have
been made by man before that time, e.g. the pyramids in Egypt, the first sluice
in China, the Borobudur temple in Indonesia, and the design and building
activities of the Inca’s in South America. To illustrate this development, also
the world economy, world ecology will be shortly mentioned. The structures that
are briefly discussed in this paper are: soil and concrete dams for generating
electricity, reservoirs for irrigation and drinking water, dikes, sluices,
inland and sea, tunnels, and quay walls. This paper presents an overview of
hydraulic structures in general with the emphasis on quay walls and dikes in
the Netherlands. Examples of these structures will be discussed illustrating
present state of the art and also with a view to the future. Conclusions and
recommendations are given to enhance the knowledge of hydraulic structures.
Author: de Gijt J.G
Journal Code: jptsipilgg150027
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