R.P. van Denderen MSc (Robert)

2012 - 2014 MSc. Civil Engineering (Hydraulic Engineering), Delft University of Technology
2009 - 2012 BSc. Civil Engineering, Delft University of Technology

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Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET), Marine and Fluvial Systems (WEM)

On the dynamics of side channels as rehabilitation measure: linking theory and practice

Side channels are a popular method to restore the ecological value of the river and to lower the water level during floods. However, due to erosion and sedimentation processes in the side channel, regular maintenance is required. An optimal design of a side channel minimizes the cost of the maintenance, but requires a better understanding of the processes in and around the side channel. These processes include the sediment distribution at the bifurcation, the effect of graded sediment on the sediment distribution and the erosion/sedimentation processes in the main channel and side channel. My PhD research is part of a larger research program Rivercare.

Cortes Arevalo, V. J., Sools, A. M., Verbrugge, L. N. H., Brugnach, M. F., van Denderen, R. P., Candel, J. H. J., ... Hulscher, S. J. M. H. (2018). Usefulness of storylines to increase the accessibility and transparency of RiverCare knowledge. 64-65. Abstract from NCR Days 2018, Delft, Netherlands.

van Denderen, R. P., Schielen, R. M. J., & Hulscher, S. J. M. H. (2017). Mechanisms for sediment fining in a side channel system. 252-252. Abstract from RCEM2017 Back to Italy, Trento-Padova, Italy.

Van Denderen, R. P., Schielen, R. M. J., Blom, A., Hulscher, S. J. M. H., & Kleinhans, M. G. (2017). Morphodynamic assessment of side channel systems using a simple one-dimensional bifurcation model and a comparison with aerial images. Earth surface processes and landforms. DOI: 10.1002/esp.4267

van Denderen, R. P., Schielen, R. M. J., & Hulscher, S. J. M. H. (2017). Sediment sorting at a side channel system. 79-79. Abstract from NCR days 2017, Wageningen, Netherlands.

van Denderen, R. P., Schielen, R. M. J., Blom, A., Kleinhans, M. G., & Hulscher, S. J. M. H. (2016). Characteristics of side channels in the River Ain, France. In G. Constantinescu, M. Garcia, & D. Hanes (Eds.), Proceedings of the international conference on fluvial hydraulics (River Flow 2016), St. Louis, USA, 11-14 July 2016 (pp. 220-228). Boca Raton: CRC Press - Taylor & Francis group.

van Denderen, R. P., Schielen, R. M. J., & Hulscher, S. J. M. H. (2015). Observed evolution of side channels. 73-76. Abstract from NCR-Days 2015, Nijmegen, Netherlands.

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Courses:

Fluid Mechanics 1, Bsc level. Supervising the tutorials
Fluid Mechanics 2, Bsc level. Supervising the tutorials
River Dynamics, Msc level. Supervising the tutorials

Supervision of Bsc graduation projects:

2017 S.G. Westerhof, Variation of grain sizes in side channel: Case study side channels near Gameren.
2017 G.B. Tuitert, River Waal: Preliminary hydraulic and morphological.
impact analysis of the Room for the Waal intervention.
2016 M. van der Lans, Variation of grain sizes in side channels.
2016 B.A. Leijser, Water level management Aa and Maas.
2015 M. Asschert, Increased groundwater level below roads.

Supervision of Msc graduation projects:

2016 M. Clements, Analysis of flow process at the downstream side of various river measures using 1D- and 2D flow models.
2016 R. Boom, Hydraulic models in stream restoration.