Breakwater Studies in Wave Tanks.

Abstract

The attempt has been made to develop a basic breakwater design of such a flexible construction that a miminum of experimental studies will be required. Considering the range of nearshore waves and grounds, stationary and floating devices must be chosen. The utilization of building block concepts seems to be advisable for single and multiple devices resulting in breakwater systems. Cost consciousness is suggested to judge effectiveness regarding attenuation of waves in conjunction with the cost of the total construction. The unconventional designs also seem to be well suited for experimental facilities if low reflection coefficients are needed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749090

Entities

People

  • Kurt P. H. Frey

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Attenuation
  • Breakwaters
  • Coefficients
  • Consciousness
  • Construction
  • Reflection
  • Stationary

Readers

  • Atmospheric Science / Meteorology, specifically Wind Wave Turbulence.
  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Materials Science