Floating Breakwater Design
- 1 March 1985
- journal article
- Published by American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
- Vol. 111 (2) , 304-318
- https://doi.org/10.1061/(asce)0733-950x(1985)111:2(304)
Abstract
Floating breakwaters are inventoried. The various types are separated into 4 general categories, which are Box, Pontoon, Mat, and Tethered Float. The Tethered Float was identified as a special category but lacked sufficient prototype experience for detailed analysis. Advantages and disadvantages of the Box, Pontoon and Mat are presented. Hydraulic model test results and prototype experience for these 3 types are presented. Alternative mooring systems and anchorage methods are summarized. The engineering studies usually needed for a suitable design are outlined. Costs and design data for selected prototype installations are tabulated.Keywords
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