Svašek Hydraulics is a hydraulic engineering company based in the Netherlands. Since 1969 the company
specialises in the hydrodynamic and morphological behaviour of seas, coastal areas and rivers. The
company focuses on a problem solving approach. Svašek Hydraulics distinguishes itself from general
technical consultants by its in depth knowledge of hydraulics, morphology and advanced numerical models.
At the same time, Svašek Hydraulics is more than a research institute. We provide solutions not only
studies.
Svašek Hydraulics is at the front end of hydraulic and morphological model development. Our in house
developed model package FINEL has proven to be a suitable and reliable tool for solving various sorts
of problems. Besides our own models, we are licensed users of several third party models. This way we
are not bound to just one model, but we can use the best model fit for the project, instead of fitting
the project to our model. Our staff combines the best of model developer and model user.
Svašek Hydraulics provides surveys in complicated hydraulic environments, preferably with a direct link
to engineering or modelling. The involvement of the hydraulic expert in the survey enhances the output
of survey work. Time schedules can be tighter if the same team does survey work, modelling and advice.
Our staff combines the best of 'field' and 'desk' knowledge.
The hydraulic engineering expertise of Svašek Hydraulics is mainly related to dredging projects,
conceptual design of hydraulic structures and layout optimisation. Here again, the combination of
modelling work, sometimes fed by a survey program and hydraulic engineering adds up to more than
the sum of the parts. The physical processes are the starting point of our design approach.
‘Building with nature' was Svašek's motto already far before this became common practise in coastal
and river engineering.
Our clients include governmental bodies, municipalities, port authorities, contractors, investors and
industrial companies, worldwide. The extent of our services varies between expert's opinion report
and detailed mathematical modelling, and from pre-feasibility study to preparation of tender documents
and construction supervision.
Svašek Hydraulics provides free wave forecasts for the coming 7 days for almost all oceans and large seas
of the world. The forecasts are based on the global NOAA wave model and are refreshed each 6 hours. Visit
www.worldwavedata.com for more information.
Svašek Hydraulics has been approved by Lloyds's Register Quality Assurance to the Quality Management
System Standards of NEN-EN-ISO 9001 : 2000.