Platform of Hydraulic Constructions LCH

The Platform of Hydraulic Constructions (PL-LCH) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) maintains a permanent synergy between teaching, research and services.

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The Hydraulic Constructions Platform (LCH) is a laboratory of Civil Engineering Institute (IIC) of the School of Architecture, Civil and Environnment Engineering (ENAC).
The Gironde estuary, one of the biggest estuary in the world. © Chell Hill /Wikimedia Commons

Protecting estuarine cities from rising sea levels

— As climate change raises sea levels, estuarine cities are facing up to the dual threat of flooding and significant erosion. Research by a joint team from EPFL and the UNSW Sydney sheds new light on the hydrodynamic forces at play and paves the way for preventive strategies.

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SHF Hydro channel interviews Giovanni De Cesare

— Anna Dupont interviews Giovanni De Cesare, Head of the Platform of Hydraulic Constructions, PL-LCH 

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SHF Hydro channel – Presentation of PL-LCH research projects

— Find out about the Platform of Hydraulic Constructions research projects

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