Infrastructure
In delta areas, more and more infrastructure is built on land and in the water. Building on or in the soft soil of deltas is not without risks. The same applies to structures on sea and river beds.
Deltares research focuses on reducing costs and risks when building in coastal regions, soft ground and at sea. Innovative solutions are designed to make existing infrastructure climate change proof, if possible using natural processes.
Issues
Renewable energy from water and subsoil
The energy transition is inextricably linked to water and the subsurface, whether we are building offshore...
Coastal Developments
Deltares assists project developers, investors and contractors with the design, construction and maintenance of coastal infrastructure....
Coastal and River Structures
The Coastal Structures and Waves group (CSW) at Deltares focuses on research and consultancy in the...
Roads and railways in delta areas
The availability and reliability of infrastructure for for instance roads and railroads are vital for the...
Infrastructure for water and energy
Water, gas and electricity supplies have to be reliable, so stable and robust pipes, cables and...
Underground construction in urban areas
Building below cities is a high-risk activity, and so there is a major emphasis on the...
Ports and waterways
Ports, waterways and locks are being extended and adapted in order to meet economic demand. At...
Offshore (wind) energy
There is an abundance of energy resources in the challenging offshore environment: oil, gas, minerals and...
