Select Publications
Journal articles
, 2016, 'The Marine Virtual Laboratory (version 2.1): Enabling efficient ocean model configuration', Geoscientific Model Development, 9, pp. 3297 - 3307, http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/gmd-9-3297-2016
, 2016, 'Multi-criteria evaluation of wave energy projects on the south-east Australian coast', Renewable Energy, 99, pp. 80 - 94, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2016.06.036
, 2011, 'Geotextile sand container shoreline protection systems: Design and application', Geotextiles and Geomembranes, 29, pp. 425 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.geotexmem.2011.01.009
, 2009, 'Wave overtopping of coastal structures. Physical model versus desktop predictions', Journal of Coastal Research, SI 56, pp. 534 - 538, https://www.jstor.org/stable/25737634
Conference Papers
, 2019, 'Methodology for modelling dynamic coastal tailwater levels', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Hobart, Australia, pp. 527 - 533, presented at
, 2019, 'Ocean pools - Contemporary coastal engineering meets the steam age', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Hobart, Australia, pp. 167 - 173, presented at
, 2019, 'Physical modelling of novel upgrade strategies for the maroochy river geotextile groyne field', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2019 Conference, Tasmania, Australia, pp. 194 - 200, presented at
, 2018, 'BROULEE: AN ISLAND NO MORE?', Merimbula, NSW, presented at
, 2018, 'WHARVES AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: PHYSICAL MODELLING OF ZERO MAINTENANCE BREAKWATERS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS', Santander, Spain, presented at
, 2017, 'Affordable coastal protection in the pacific islands: testing and design of alternative protection options for low-energy coastlines', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, pp. 116 - 122, presented at
, 2017, 'Innovative Ecological Engineering: Two-Dimensional Physical Modelling of Oyster Shell Filled Bags for Coastal Protection', in Australasian Coasts & Ports 2017: Working with Nature, Engineers Australia, PIANC Australia and Institute of Professional Engineers New Zealand, Cairns, Australia, pp. 247 - 253, presented at
, 2017, 'Optimising Ecological and Engineering Values in Coastal Protection via Combined Oyster Shell and Sand Bag Designs', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, Cairns, Australia, pp. 422 - 428, presented at
, 2017, 'Coastal processes and management in Byron Bay, Australia', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, pp. 212 - 218
, 2016, 'HINDSIGHT IS 20/20? A REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY EMPIRICAL SEAWALL DESIGN AT KINGSCLIFF BEACH AFTER PHYSICAL MODELLING', in Proceedings of the 6 th International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science (Coastlab16), Ottawa, Canada, presented at
, 2015, 'Establishing the Design Scour Level for Seawalls', in Australian Coasts and Ports 2015 Conference, Auckland New Zealand, pp. 154 - 161, presented at
, 2015, 'Wakesurfing: Some wakes are more equal than others', in Australian Coasts and Ports 2015 Conference, Auckland, New Zealand, pp. 779 - 784, presented at
, 2014, 'Advances in the assessment of the inundation hazard', Ulladulla, NSW, presented at
, 2013, 'Concept Designs for a Groyne Field on the Far North NSW Coast', in Rogers M (ed.), NSW Coastal Conference 2013, NSW Coastal Conference Committee, Port Macquarie, NSW, presented at
, 2013, 'Using Remote-Sensing Techniques for the Monitoring of Existing Seawalls', in Couriel E (ed.), Sydney, NSW, presented at
, 2012, 'Two Dimensional Planning: The Application Of Tidal Projections To Determine Risk Management Triggers', in Proceedings of the 21st NSW Coastal Conference, NSW Coastal Conference, Kiama, NSW, presented at
, 2012, 'Coastal Engineering Options for Adaptation to Climate Change', in Proceedings for National conference Practical responses to climate change, Engineers Australia, Canberra, australia, pp. 307 - 314, presented at
, 2011, 'High Resolution Wave Modelling (HI-WAM) for Batemans Bay detailed wave study', in Conference proceedings of Coasts and ports 2011, Engineers Australia, Canberra, Australia, pp. 215 - 220, presented at
, 2009, 'Two-Dimensional Physical Modelling of Sand Filled Geocontainers for Coastal Protection', in Proceedings of Australasian Coasts and Ports Conference 2009, New Zealand Coastal Society, Wellington, NZ, presented at
, 2007, 'Two-dimensional physical modelling of wavescreen breakwaters', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at
Conference Presentations
, 2016, 'Wave Forces and Overtopping on Stepped Seawalls', presented at NSW Coastal Conference, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia, 09 November 2016 - 11 November 2016, http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/sites/wrl/files/uploads/PDF/Ben%20Modra%20Full%20Paper%202016.pdf
Reports
, 2023, Coastal engineering scoping study for a tidal swimming facility: Port River, Adelaide, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW 2093, WRL TR2022/15
, 2021, King Road Waste Water Treatment Plant: Teal Carbon Project – Phase 2 Conceptual Wetland Design, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR 2021/14
, 2020, Pampoolah Floodplain Remediation Investigation and Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2019/18
, 2020, Feasibility Study for Port Macquarie Ocean Pool, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Austraila, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2019/23
, 2019, Waves Forces on Seawall Walkway Darwin Luxury Hotel, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale NSW, WRL TR2019/35
, 2019, Caseys Beach north seawall physical modelling, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/14
, 2019, Preliminary Testing of Oyster Clumps, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/08
, 2019, Feasibility Study for Hallett Cove Ocean Pool, South Australia, Water Research Laboratory, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL 2018/37
, 2019, Physical modelling for the Maroochy River groyne field renewal project, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL 2018/42
, 2019, Clyde Terminal Conversion: Restoration of Green and Golden Bell Frog Habitat - Alternate Concept Design and Revised Plan of Management, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/15
, 2018, Coastal Engineering advice for Ballina Ocean Pool, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/23
, 2018, Coastal Engineering Assessment for Trial Oyster Shell Filled Bag Structures: Port River, Adelaide, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/29
, 2018, Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Clearance Operation Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/16
, 2018, Renewal of the South Steyne Stormwater Outlet, Manly, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/09
, 2018, Fairy Bower Seawall Remediation Project, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/15
, 2017, Roches Beach Coastal Hazard Lines Reassessment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/19
, 2017, Eurobodalla Coastal Hazard Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WR: 2017/09
, 2016, Kingscliff Beach Foreshore Protection Works Part B - Detailed Concept Terminal Seawall Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2014/15
, 2016, Caseys Beach North Seawall Condition Assessment and Design Advice, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2016/10
, 2016, Clyde Terminal Conversion: Restoration of Green and Golden Bell Frog Habitat, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/06
, 2016, 2015 Riverbank Vulnerability Assessment using a Decision Support System: Seaham Weir Pool and Lower Williams River, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2015/02, http://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/projects/hunter/williams-river/williams-river-erosion-study.pdf
, 2016, Chatham Islands Port Waitangi Physical Modelling, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2015/17
, 2016, Coastal Hazard Management Study - Byron Bay Embayment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2013/28
, 2016, Preliminary Testing of Oyster Bags, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, WRL TR2015/20, http://www.wrl.unsw.edu.au/sites/wrl/files/uploads/Projects/2016_WRL_2015-20_Preliminary_Testing_of_Oyster_Shell_Filled_Bags.pdf
, 2015, Uncalibrated Modelling of Botany Bay Overflows, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2014/21