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How Safe are Blockwork Breakwaters and Seawalls against Wave Attack?
Coastal structures have been constructed of blockwork since ancient times. Although there exists a very large number of more modern blockwork seawalls and breakwaters, some of which are of very great commercial importance, there is little or no guidance available for the monitoring of the condition of such structures, nor for their maintenance and repair. This paper begins by presenting an overview of a range of blockwork seawalls and breakwaters. Evidence of damage is presented, and loading / damage initiation mechanisms are reviewed. The possibility of new methods of stability analysis based upon block revetment experience is noted. It is concluded that progress will rest upon both the further analysis of historical records, and progress in methods of assessing the internal state of blockwork seawalls and breakwaters.
How Safe are Blockwork Breakwaters and Seawalls against Wave Attack?
Coastal structures have been constructed of blockwork since ancient times. Although there exists a very large number of more modern blockwork seawalls and breakwaters, some of which are of very great commercial importance, there is little or no guidance available for the monitoring of the condition of such structures, nor for their maintenance and repair. This paper begins by presenting an overview of a range of blockwork seawalls and breakwaters. Evidence of damage is presented, and loading / damage initiation mechanisms are reviewed. The possibility of new methods of stability analysis based upon block revetment experience is noted. It is concluded that progress will rest upon both the further analysis of historical records, and progress in methods of assessing the internal state of blockwork seawalls and breakwaters.
How Safe are Blockwork Breakwaters and Seawalls against Wave Attack?
Bruce, Tom (author) / Allsop, William (author) / Cooker, Mark (author) / Franco, Leopoldo (author) / Müller, Gerald (author)
27th International Conference on Coastal Engineering (ICCE) ; 2000 ; Sydney, Australia
Coastal Engineering 2000 ; 1959-1969
2001-03-23
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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