Hydraulic physical scale models are an incomparable resource when it comes to analysing and discussing the most complex development projects.
Scale models have evolved considerably and are unquestionably state-of-the-art, a complement to mathematical models and irreplaceable at all stages of a project. They help to find and validate technical solutions in complex configurations, are a source of savings, a guarantee of safety and an invaluable aid in communication and consultation.
A 10,000 m2 hydraulics laboratory
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Artelia operates a 10,000 m2 hydraulics laboratory in the outskirts of Grenoble, where the following subjects are studied:
- coastal and estuarine development and environments
- port infrastructure development
- maritime structure stability
- port access channels
- shiphandling and stability at berth
- river development and environment
- torrent risk management
- infrastructure crossing flood plains
- hydraulic sizing of dams
- water intakes, pumping stations, complex structures on sewerage networks
- forces on structures
- subsurface flows and polluted soil containment.
The hydraulics laboratory, which has ISO 9001 certification, is also able to provide the following services:
- assistance in building and operating models in other laboratories
- technical inspections and quality audits
- rental of wave flumes and tanks
- provision or rental of equipment (sensors, tide generators, bathymetric survey equipment, etc.)
- rental of models (breakwater protection blocks, etc.).
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