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Mr. Osler is a Coastal
Engineer at Applied Coastal Research and Engineering, Inc. (Applied
Coastal) and has served as Project and/or Assistant Engineer for
nearshore hydrodynamics studies, coastal structure designs, tidal
circulation and sediment transport evaluations, and physical modeling
tests.
Numerical Modeling
Mr. Osler conducted
detailed wave modeling to investigate the effect of a newly constructed
700’ docking area on wave conditions within a small industrial port
(Burns Harbor, Indiana). This work included the compilation and
examination of historical meteorological events resulting in damage
within the harbor. The full spectral wave environment at the site was
determined and input to the MIKE 21 Boussinesq wave model. Wave
conditions within the harbor were calculated to characterize disturbance
coefficients at mooring locations around the harbor. Specific features
included in the modeling were the accurate reproduction of wave
transmission through the rubblemound breakwater and accounting for the
presence of submerged reef breakwaters that could not be directly
modeled. The model results were used to determine both structural and
operational approaches to reduce the adverse effect of the new dock.
Additional services were provided as liaison between client and
permitting agency.
In addition to wave
modeling, Mr. Osler has also conducted 2-D hydrodynamic modeling using
RMA-2. Model results have been used to optimize harbor basin layouts as
well as to evaluate tidal flushing and water quality.
Coastal Engineering
Design
Mr. Osler has provided
design services for new construction and repair of multiple coastal
structures. One such project included an extension to an existing box
culvert outfall in parallel with the ongoing federal beach nourishment
project (Ocean Grove, NJ). Specific tasks performed included a wave and
water level analysis to ascertain design conditions, a field survey to
assess existing structure condition, and the design of the outfall
extension; a monolithic structure composed of the reinforced concrete
box culvert imbedded within a new rubble-mound groin. Details designed
into project included the use of concrete grouting for structure
stability, placement of reno mattresses for culvert foundation, and
terminal section incorporating a trash guard.
Additional design
projects include the extension of a groin adjacent to a tidal inlet
(Jones Inlet, NY), wave force calculations and design of support for an
exposed outfall pipe (Asbury, NJ) and the repair and rehabilitation of
over 900 feet of jetty and revetment (Shinnecock Inlet, NY). Final
products for each of these designs typically included completed
blueprints in addition to full construction specifications.
Professional
Societies
Association of Coastal
Engineers
Northeast Shore and
Beach Preservation Association
Selected Reports
and Publications
Osler, M.S., 2004.
Laboratory investigation of nearshore turbulence. Proceedings of the
29th International Conference on Coastal Engineering,
Lisbon, ASCE.
Osler, M.S., 2000.
Investigation of Effect of New Dock Construction on Harbor Wave
Environment. Michael Baker Jr., Inc. report prepared for the State of
Indiana Department of Natural Resources.
Pirrello, M.A. and
M.S. Osler, 1999. Terminal Groin Rehabilitation and Extension at Jones
Inlet, Long Beach Island. Michael Baker Jr., Inc. report prepared for
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, Engineering
Division.
Pirrello, M.A., M.S.
Osler, and H.E. Ruthven, 1999. Shinnecock Inlet Repair and
Rehabilitation Feasibility Report: West Jetty and Revetment. Michael
Baker Jr., Inc. report prepared for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
New York District, Engineering Division.
Osler, M.S., 1998.
Investigation of Spur Jetties for Shinnecock Inlet New York. Michael
Baker Jr., Inc. report prepared for the New York State Department of
State, Division of Coastal Resources.
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