Physical modelling

Institution: 

Physical modelling

Our physical modelling facilities extend to approximately 14,400 m² and are housed in three purpose built halls.

Our state of the art physical modelling facilities include:

wave basins - both separate and linked units capable of extension to 2,400 m²
wave-current or current only basin with uni- or bidirectional current discharges
wave flumes equipped with wave absorbing paddles to minimise wave reflections within the flumes
general purpose flow flume with certified volumetric measurement capability
hydraulic structure and river floodplain modelling area
specialist facilities for tsunami generation, flood protection product testing, air in pipelines and aircraft ditching studies

Contact Name: 
Keith Powell