Title: INFLUENCE OF SUPERSTRUCTURE GEOMETRY ON THE BEHAVIOUR OF VERTICAL BREAKWATERS: TWO CASE STUDIES
Abstract: Traditionally, vertical breakwaters were referred to as reflecting breakwaters, to distinguish them from the rubble mound breakwater. With this distinction it seemed clear under which design wave conditions the two types should be used, i.e., the vertical breakwater ought only to be constructed in areas where the calculation wave is not going to break. However, greater knowledge of the behaviour of these breakwaters in physical model tests is bringing about a change in this attitude. This article presents two case studies, in which different vertical breakwater designs are subjected to breaking waves and non-breaking waves. Modifications to the superstructure geometry (parapet) of the caisson and activity taking place in front of the breakwater itself have achieved an important reduction in the stress caused by the wind waves, because they affect not only the face of the breakwater, but also overtopping. This has become apparent from the results obtained from tests carried out on physical models.
Publication Year: 1992
Publication Date: 1992-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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