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
, 2023, 'FAIRY BOWER OVERTOPPING MONITORING AND DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM', in Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
, 2023, 'PHYSICAL MODELLING OF ROCK BAGS FOR COASTAL PROTECTION APPLICATIONS', in Proceedings of the Coastal Engineering Conference
, 2023, 'Stability Assessment Considerations for Articulated Concrete Block Scour Mats Under Wave Attack', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2023 Conference, pp. 544 - 550
, 2022, 'Influence of Water Level on Wave Uplift Loading for a Cantilevered Walkway above a Vertical Seawall', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2021 - Proceedings, pp. 262 - 268
, 2022, 'Management and Protection of Indigenous and Cultural Foreshore Assets in NSW Australia', in Australasian Coasts and Ports 2021 - Proceedings, pp. 236 - 241
, 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, 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
, 2009, 'FLOATING BREAKWATER PERFORMANCE IN IRREGULAR WAVES WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON WAVE TRANSMISSION AND REFLECTION, ENERGY DISSIPATION, MOTIONS AND RESTRAINING FORCES', in Coastal Structures 2007, World Scientific Publishing Company, pp. 351 - 362, 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
, 2024, Bronte SLSC 2D physical modelling, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineerng, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR 2024/16
, 2024, Manning River and Clyde River boat wave investigation, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineerng, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR 2024/13
, 2023, Assessment of geomorphic changes, hydraulics and potential foreshore stabilisation options at Windang, Lake Illawarra, Water Research Laboratory, School of Civil and Environmental Engineerings, UNSW Sydney, Manly Vale, NSW, 2093, WRL TR2023/08
, 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, https://www.estuary.org.au/2023/11/coastal-engineering-scoping-study-for-a-tidal-swimming-facility-port-river-adelaide/
, 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27539
, 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27421
, 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, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/27422
, 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