FI - Franzius-Institute for Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering

Established in 1916, the Franzius-Institute for Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering, is a long-tradition research institution at the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hanover/Germany and a nationally and internationally well-known partner for scientific and industrial investigations with main research fields in hydraulics, coastal, offshore and river engineering and flood risk management.

In detail, the scope of work in R&D at Franzius-Institute focuses on scientific, engineering questions in the context of

• Coastal Engineering and Protection
• Flood Management and Dam Monitoring
• Offshore Wind Technology
• Port Planning and Construction
• Numerical Modeling
• Hydrography and Hydrometry
• River and Environmental Engineering
• Tsunami Research and Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

Regarding physical modeling of hydraulic questions, numerous, partly worldwide unique experimental facilities are available at FI. In addition to those classical model test facilities, computer-based modeling by use of numerical techniques has become increasingly important today and is therefore in the focus of current research activities. Through linkage of both techniques, highly complex tasks can be handled and resolved in an engineering context.

Contact:

Franzius-Institute for Hydraulic, Waterways and Coastal Engineering
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Nienburger Straße 4
30167 Hannover

Telefon: +49 (0)511.762 - 2573
Telefax: +49 (0)511.762 - 4002

www.franzius-institute.com