Research & Innovation Jean-Chapon Hydraulic Laboratory

With the rise in water level and the increasing number of extreme weather events, protecting coastal areas has become a priority. Visit Swell Canal contributes directly to this issue by enabling :

• Analysing and anticipating maritime infrastructure needs in the face of storms and erosion
• Testing the resistance of structures and adapt structures to extreme conditions
• Producing scientific knowledge to change industry practices
• Training engineers at hydraulics and in marine engineering
• Supporting French companies by optimising the design of infrastructure projects

The Canal à Houle Jean Chapon is a tool integrating the work of BUILDERS Marine, a centre of expertise in maritime engineering at BUILDERS School of Engineering.

• Un advanced teaching tool accessible to BUILDERS students, it provides immersive training in the interactions between the swell, waves and coastal infrastructures.
• An innovative research centre It accompanies research projects different ladders, in partnership with CEREMA and other specialist bodies.
• Support for industrial and regional projects It helps local authorities and businesses to design their own marine works more resistant.