Author(s)

Th. Mouzelard, P. Archamnbeau, S. Erpicum, M. Pirotton

Abstract

Experimental - numerical model interaction : example of a large dam project in Laos Th. Mouzelard, P. Archambeau, S. Erpicum & M. Pirotton Department of Hydraulic Constructions, University of Liege, Belgium Abstract The tremendous increase of hydraulic solvers capabilities allows the engineers to provide highly qualitative results in a reasonable time on a large, quasi-tri- dimensional scale. The Laboratories of Fluid Mechanics, Applied Hydrodynamics and Hydraulic Constructions take the advantage of a long experience of hydrodynamics to create an intimate interaction between its experimental scale models and its quasi-tri-dimensional free-surface flow solver WOLF2D. Free-surface flow solvers can provide useful information for scale model experimentations and circumscribe highly complex specific hydrodynamic features to be scaled at the laboratory. Besides, they need measurements to tune correctly the physical parameters. Therefore, this experimental and numerical interactio

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