Erosion Protection
When we think about erosion protection, we often think of coastal engineering. But truthfully, whenever there is a body of water, erosion processes are at play. If rivers move over time, lakes stay still. However, both are the results of a fragile equilibrium that existed long before human societies took hold. When humans alter and adapt their environment to their needs, nature seek to balance itself out again.
Severe erosion will be observed when significant changes are brought to the hydrology of a watershed, which can result either from a change to the use of the land, or from climate change. At Ròs, we believe that erosion protection, particularly in rivers, should be designed while considering the system on a continuum, with various hydro-morphodynamic processes at play. Our designs also include consideration of projected climate change in the area of the work to ensure its sustainability.
Erosion Protection in Rivers
Every time a new neighborhood is built, a stream somewhere is impacted. Any construction project, as small as it may seem, modifies the hydrology within its watershed. Sometimes the consequences are imperceptible, but other times they are significant and can result in the severe erosion of riverbanks. Using bioengineering and other sustainable engineering techniques, we can mitigate this erosion and help recreate balance within the hydro-sedimentary processes of the watershed.
- Hydrological Analysis
- Hydraulic Modelling (1D, 2D)
- Analysis of Sediment Transport
- Erosion Protection Design
- Bio-engineering
- Plans for Construction and Construction Cost Estimates
Erosion Protection in Lakes
Many people dream of a charming, warm house on the water, most often a lake or reservoir. For some, this dream comes true. But what happens when this house is located at the far edge of a long lake? Especially in Nova Scotia during hurricane seasons, sustained, important winds will lead to the creation of strong waves, which over time can cause significant damages to your land. We can help you with cost effective designs to protect your land from wave-based erosion.
- Lake Fetch Analysis
- Statistical Analysis of Extreme Winds
- Significant Wave Height Analysis
- Wave-Based Erosion Protection Design
- Bio-Engineering
- Plans for Constructions and Construction Cost Estimates