EXPERIENCES WITH FLOATING BREAKWATERS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

The floating breakwater concept is an attractive solution for small craft harbours where a conventional rubble mound is not economically feasible. They must, however, be planned in due consideration of wave climate and other site specific conditions. This article, which is a result of a literature review, briefly presents alternative systems, shapes and materials, and their pros and cons. Some information on investment and maintenance cost has been collected. Finally a few problems, practical limitations and operational aspects are reported.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Permanent Intl. Assoc. Navigation Congresses Bull., 1988, p. 23 (No. 63) [8 pp., 11 ref., 9 fig.]
• Authors:
  • WERNER, G
• Publication Date: 1988

Language

• English

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Marinas
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00695312
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: British Maritime Technology
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 14 1995 12:00AM