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Resilience measure: Dike reinforcement

Reinforcement of the existing 7-kilometer-long coastal dike from Kalvebod to Kongelunden on West Amager
Source: http://en.klimatilpasning.dk/cases/items/climate-change-adaptation-of-vulnerable-areas.aspx

JLD dike stabiliser. An innovative dike-improvement technique whose purpose is to increase the inward stability (macro-stability) of dikes.
Source: http://jlddykestabilization.com/blog/2015/07/10/huge-step-forward-in-the-development-of-dike-reinforcement-technology/

Dike reinforcement
Source: http://www.3dweaving.com/en/applications/complex-fabrics/dike-reinforcement

definition

Dike reinforcement describes the process of strengthening the dike by e.g. raising the dike height, widening of the dike crest, broadening the whole structure etc. This process tend to adjust the cross section of the dike to changed loads on the dike e.g. more extreme and more frequent occurring storm surges.

Co-benefits and impacts

Improved protective effect, improved durability of the dike

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Protection

Case studies (Show all)

Dike inspection and reinforcement, North Sea coast, Lower Saxony (20th c.)
Construction of Seeve flood barrier, Wuhlenburg, Lower Saxony (20th c.)
Dike reinforcement, Land Hadeln, Lower Saxony, (20th c.)

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River Basin

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Suburban
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Coastal
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Dike

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Last modified: Sept. 12, 2016, 11:03 a.m.

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