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Prototype Performance Characteristics of a Floating Breakwater
The characteristics, i.e., transmission coefficients, anchor forces, and accelerations in heave, roll, and sway are evaluated from measurements taken on a floating breakwater protecting a small boat harbor at Tenakee Springs, AL. The breakwater consists of series-connected modules of lightweight, post-tensioned, styrofoam filled concrete. The modules, in planform, are 21' x 60' open rectangles with a three foot perimeter and draft about 3 ft of their 5-ft vertical dimension. The field measurements were planned with the combined purpose of evaluating a particular type of breakwater under different wave exposures and to supply basic data for the verification and development of a theorectical predictive model for breakwater performance. (Modified author abstract)
Prototype Performance Characteristics of a Floating Breakwater
The characteristics, i.e., transmission coefficients, anchor forces, and accelerations in heave, roll, and sway are evaluated from measurements taken on a floating breakwater protecting a small boat harbor at Tenakee Springs, AL. The breakwater consists of series-connected modules of lightweight, post-tensioned, styrofoam filled concrete. The modules, in planform, are 21' x 60' open rectangles with a three foot perimeter and draft about 3 ft of their 5-ft vertical dimension. The field measurements were planned with the combined purpose of evaluating a particular type of breakwater under different wave exposures and to supply basic data for the verification and development of a theorectical predictive model for breakwater performance. (Modified author abstract)
Prototype Performance Characteristics of a Floating Breakwater
D. R. Christensen (author) / E. P. Rickey (author)
1974
22 pages
Report
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English