A PERFORATED MOBILE BREAKWATER FOR FIXED AND FLOATING APPLICATION

[摘要] A mobile breakwater concept based upon a perforated front wall and solid back wall is presented. The principles of energy dissipation by the system is discussed as well as the potential role of such a device within the framework of practical application. Model test results, comparing the perforated breakwater's response to waves with that of a caisson-type breakwater, are discussed. It is shown that the perforated breakwater experiences less force on the structure when it is fixed to the bottom and less force on the mooring lines when afloat than the caisson-type. However, the perforated breakwater is not more effective in reducing waves, for the conditions tested. Visual observations show that scouring is prevalent when the caisson-type is fixed to the bottom; there is no evidence of scouring with the perforated breakwater. Recommendations are made for future work.

[学科分类] 建筑学

[关键词] perforated mobile breakwater;breakwater design;fixed breakwater;floating breakwater