Select Publications
Conference Papers
2007, 'Physical modelling of coastal structures for Gorgon project, Barrow Island Western Australia', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007
,2007, 'Physical modelling of innovative solutions to wave impacts and innundation, rarotonga, Cook Islands', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007
,2007, 'Stability and design of rubble toe protection for vertical seawalls', in Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, presented at Coasts and Ports 2007, Melbourne, 18 July 2007 - 20 July 2007
,2006, 'Coastal Processes in the Coffs Harbour Region', in 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, pp. 1 - 10, presented at 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 07 November 2006 - 09 November 2006
,2006, 'The current use of physical and numerical models for coastal applications', in 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, pp. 1 - 15, presented at 15th NSW Coastal Conference - coasting towards a sustainable future, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 07 November 2006 - 09 November 2006
,2005, 'Is the NSW Coast eroding and is it likely to get worse?', in 14th Annual NSW Coastal Conference, Narooma NSW, pp. 1 - 16, presented at 14th Annual NSW Coastal Conference, Narooma NSW, 08 November 2005 - 11 November 2005
,2005, 'Assessment of the use of Concrete Hanbar Armour Units on NSW breakwaters', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005
,2005, 'Physical modelling of breakwater damage and redesign, Nafanua Harbour, `Eua Island, Tonga', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005
,2005, 'Toe protection and remedial options for historical seawalls', in Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, presented at Coasts and Ports - Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Adelaide, Sth Aust, 20 September 2005 - 23 September 2005
,2004, 'Management & Remedial Options for Historial Seawalls', in NSW Coastal Conference 2004 - 13th Annual Coastal Conference, Lake Macquarie, NSW Australia, pp. 204 - 210, presented at NSW Coastal Conference 2004 - 13th Annual Coastal Conference, Lake Macquarie, NSW Australia, 09 November 2004 - 12 November 2004
,2004, 'Physical Modelling of Preliminary Design for Eidsvold Weir Spillway and Fishway', in 8th National Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, 8th National Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Surfers Paradise, Qld, presented at 8th National Conference on Hydraulics in Water Engineering, Surfers Paradise, Qld, 13 July 2004 - 16 July 2004
,2003, 'A methodology for utilising time-dependent beach erosion models fo rdesign events', in Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference 2003, Auckland, New Zealand, presented at Coasts and Ports Australasian Conference 2003, Auckland, New Zealand, 09 September 2003 - 12 September 2003
,2001, 'Predicting and modelling beach erosion durintg major storms - why the underwater profile and storm duration matter', in 11th NSW Coastal Conference, 11th NSW Coastal Conference, Newcastle, NSW, pp. 1 - 12, presented at 11th NSW Coastal Conference, Newcastle, NSW, 11 November 2001 - 13 November 2001
,2001, 'Validation and application of storm erosion models in Australia', in Coasts and Ports 2001, 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Coasts and Ports 2001, 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, presented at Coasts and Ports 2001, 15th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference, Gold Coast, Qld, 25 September 2001 - 28 September 2001
,2000, 'Electrical energy from ocean waves - history and state of the art in Australia', in Proceedings of Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE), 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE 2000), Sydney, presented at 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE 2000), Sydney, 16 July 2000 - 21 July 2000
,2000, 'Electrical Energy from Ocean Waves - History and State of the Art in Australia', in Bae D-H; Voas J (ed.), Proceedings of Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE), Sydney, presented at 27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE 2000), Sydney, 16 July 2000 - 21 July 2000
,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, Merimbula Lake entrance sediment study, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW 2093, WRL TR2022/27
,2021, Geobag walls at Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2021/12
,2020, Blacksmiths Beach surf amenity assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2020/14
,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, Review of Impacts on Beach Amenity of Coastal Protection Works at Collaroy-Narrabeen Beach, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/09 FINAL NOVEMBER 2019
,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, Coastal Hazards and Adaptation Solutions for Okines Beach, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/35
,2019, Beach Scraping Assessment for Sandy Beach, Palm Beach, NSW, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/36
,2019, Beach Scraping Assessment for Station Beach, Palm Beach, NSW, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/27
,2018, Coastal Engineering advice for Ballina Ocean Pool, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/23
,2018, Narrabeen Lagoon Entrance Clearance Operation Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/16, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27427
,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, South West Rocks Surf Club Foreshore Development Plan, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/06
,2017, Eurobodalla Coastal Hazard Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WR: 2017/09
,2017, Sand Dune Management at Freshwater Beach, Sydney, Water Research Laboratory UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale NSW Australia, WRL TR2016/05
,2016, Design of Sand Island for Bird Habitat at Taren Point NSW, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/12
,2016, Adaptation of Cliff Erosion at Margate and Dennes Point, Kingborough, Tasmania, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2016/13
,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, 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27647
,2015, North Wonboyn NSW Foreshore Protection Study, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2013/29, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27650
,2014, Kingscliff Beach Foreshore Protection Works Part C - Groyne Field Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2012/18
,2014, Feasibility of an Enhanced Surf Break at Blacksmiths NSW, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2014/13
,2014, Coastal Erosion Hazard Assessment for the Kapiti Coast: Review of the Science and Assessments Undertaken for the Proposed Kapiti Coast District Plan 2012, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL Technical Report, WRL TR2014/06
,2013, Toogoom Rockwall Physical Modelling, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL 2013/21
,2013, Trial Groyne Design at Bambra Reef Roches Beach Tasmania, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2013/20
,2013, Seawalls Adaptation Reference Group 2D Physical Modelling Services Port Phillip Bay, VIC, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093
,2013, Seawalls Adaptation Reference Group 2D Physical Modelling Services Port Phillip Bay, VIC, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW, Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL2013/17
,2013, East Coast Study Project - National Geomorphic Framework for the Managment and Prediction of Coastal Erosion, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRl Research Report 253
,2013, Future Coasts - Port Fairy Coastal Hazards Assessment, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, Australia, WRL TR2012/21, http://www.moyne.vic.gov.au/files/assets/public/documents/our-community/environment/portfairycoastalhazardassesment.pdf
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