Grants and Contributions:
Title:
The behaviour and performance of cobble berms and dynamic revetments for coastal erosion and flood risk management in canada
Agreement Number:
952577
Agreement Value:
$93,280.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 23, 2020 - Sep 30, 2022
Description:
A dynamic revetment, also known as a "cobble berm", uses gravel or cobblesized rocks to mimic a natural cobble beach for the purpose of reducing wave energy and stopping or slowing coastal erosion. Unlike seawalls, dynamic revetment is designed to allow wave action to rearrange the stones into an equilibrium profile, disrupting wave action and dissipating wave energy as the cobbles move. This research project will employ a combination of field surveys, laboratory experiments, and numerical modelling to develop an improved understanding of the physical processes governing the behaviour and performance of such shore protection systems. Methods to predict the behaviour and performance of cobble berms that can be used as design tools will be developed and validated. The research findings will be summarized in a peer-reviewed research paper and a guidance document for practitioners.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 6N5
Reference Number:
172-2021-2022-Q4-952577
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
119278877
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
This agreement has been amended 1 time(s). The end date of this agreements has been modified by 365 days
Amendment Date
Jan 14, 2022
Recipient's Legal Name:
University of Ottawa
Federal Riding Name:
Ottawa–Vanier
Federal Riding Number:
35078
Program:
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Purpose:
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
NAICS Code:
541710
Amendments: