By Mr Ben Modra

Journal articles

Smith GP; Modra BD; Felder S, 2019, 'Full-scale testing of stability curves for vehicles in flood waters', Journal of Flood Risk Management, 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jfr3.12527

Modra BD, 2012, '2D and 3D Physical Modelling of Current and Wave Interactions for Rock Berm Design', Journal of Shipping and Ocean Engineering

Conference Papers

Modra B; Montano L; Cox R; Felder S, 2023, 'Innovation in physical hydraulic modelling (PHM) for dam design', Cairns, presented at ANCOLD 2023 Conference, Cairns, 25 October 2023 - 27 October 2023

Modra B; Foster S; Ryan P, 2023, 'Field trial for low carbon, high-density coastal armour units', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2023 Conference, pp. 196 - 199

Atkins T; Modra B, 2023, 'St Kilda Pier Redevelopment - Wave overtopping and public safety', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2023 Conference, pp. 315 - 321

Deiber M; Flocard F; Miller BM; Modra B, 2022, 'Improving our understanding of ship side thruster forces on existing armoured berths through physical modelling of prop-wash', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2021 - Proceedings, pp. 359 - 365

Modra B; Howe D; Folan A; McLean K, 2020, 'Channel concentration and reflections from dredge channels', in Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference

Nielsen A; Modra B, 2020, 'Submerged groynes for beach stabilisation', in Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference

Modra B; Felder S; Montano L; Mathieu D; Martin C; Wiltshire C; Raymond M; Maher B, 2018, 'Exploring the potential of advanced instrumentation in physical hydraulic modelling for spillway design', in ANCOLD 2018 Conference Proceedings, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, presented at ANCOLD 2018 Conference, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA, 11 October 2018 - 12 October 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27076

Coghlan I; Blacka M; Shand T; Foster M; Carley J; Howe D; Modra B, 2018, 'WHARVES AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: PHYSICAL MODELLING OF ZERO MAINTENANCE BREAKWATERS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS', Santander, Spain, presented at 7th International Conference on the Application of Physical Modelling in Coastal and Port Engineering and Science (Coastlab18), Santander, Spain, 22 May 2018 - 26 May 2018, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27034

Smith GP; modra B; Felder S, 2017, 'Experimental Testing of Flood Hazard Curves for a Partially Submerged Vehicle', in Brady P; Felder S (ed.), 13th Hydraulics in Water Engineering Conference, Sydney, presented at 13th Hydraulics in Water Engineering Conference, Sydney, 13 November 2017 - 16 November 2017, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27433

Callaghan DP; Couriel E; Hanslow D; Modra B; Fitzhenry M; Jacobs R, 2017, 'Comparing extreme water levels using different techniques and impact of climate indices', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2017 Conference, pp. 282 - 288

Taylor D; Garber S; Burston J; Couriel E; Modra B; Kinsela M, 2015, 'Verification of a coastal Wave Transfer Function for the New South Wales coastline', in Australian Coasts and Ports 2015 Conference, pp. 886 - 893

Jacobs R; Jayewardene IFW; Couriel E; Modra B; Young S; Russell G; Main R, 2013, 'Case studies from fifteen years in assessing storm damage and Modelling repair strategies on Coffs Harbour east breakwater', in Coasts and Ports 2013, pp. 424 - 429

McPherson B; Young S; Modra B; Couriel E; You B; Hanslow D; Callaghan D; Baldock T; Nielsen P, 2013, 'Penetration of tides and tidal anomalies in new south wales estuaries', in Coasts and Ports 2013, pp. 537 - 542

Kulmar M; Modra B; Fitzhenry M, 2013, 'The new south wales wave climate improved understanding through the introduction of directional wave monitoring buoys', in Coasts and Ports 2013, pp. 453 - 458

Coghlan IR; Mole MA; Shand TD; Carley JT; Peirson WL; Miller BM; Kulmar M; Couriel E; Modra B; You Z-J, 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 20th Australasian Coastal and Ocean Engineering Conference 2011 and the 13th Australasian Port and Harbour Conference 2011, COASTS and PORTS 2011, Perth, WA, 28 September 2011 - 30 September 2011, https://search.informit.com.au/fullText;dn=677303800659456;res=IELENG

Conference Presentations

Modra BD; Coghlan IJ; Carley J; Blumberg G; Boyd W, 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

Modra B; Gilbert D, 2023, Townsville Eastern Breakwater Q3D physical modelling, Water Research Laboratory of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW 2093, WRL TR2023/07

Modra B; Lumiatti G, 2022, Lake Macdonald Dam 3D Physical Model, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, TR 2019/03

Modra B; Howe D; Chan J, 2020, Port of Townsville 3D physical model, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/25 FINAL APRIL 2020

Modra B; Lumiatti G, 2020, Performance Testing of the SPEL Hydrosystem, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2020/11 FINAL FEBRUARY 2020

Modra B; Howe D, 2020, Port of Townsville Quasi 3D physical model, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/26 FINAL FEBRUARY 2020

Modra B; Lumiatti G, 2020, Performance testing of the DSTORM stormwater filter, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/34 FINAL FEBRUARY 2020

Modra B; Howe D, 2019, Performance testing of an aged SPELFilter, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/28

Modra B; Howe D, 2019, Extended performance testing of the SPELFilter, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/22

Modra B; Lumiatti G; Deiber M; Simpson J, 2019, Somerset Dam Physical Model, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydey, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2019/13

Modra B; Howe D, 2018, Performance Testing of the SPELFilter, Water Research Laboratory, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2018/18

Modra B; Drummond CD; Deiber M; Tucker TA, 2018, Additional Testing of Amrun Combined Spillway Model, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/10

Modra B; Blacka M; Young S, 2018, Pitt Island Wharf 3D Physical Model Testing, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/11

Modra B; Carley JT; Harrison AJ, 2017, South West Rocks Surf Club Foreshore Development Plan, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/06

Smith G; Modra B; Tucker TA; Cox RJ; Felder S, 2017, Vehicle Stability Testing for Flood Flows, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2017/07, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27416

Modra BD; Carley J, 2016, Design of Sand Island for Bird Habitat at Taren Point NSW, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2016/12

Coghlan IR; Carley J; Modra B; Guerry N, 2016, Kingscliff Beach Foreshore Protection Works Part B - Detailed Concept Terminal Seawall Design, Water Research Laboratory, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, WRL TR2014/15

Drummond C; Modra B; Blacka M, 2015, Coastal Imaging and Shoreline Analysis Report: Palm Beach and Northern Gold Coast Beaches, March – August 2015, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, UNSW Australia, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2015/21

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