CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW BREAKWATERS AT OSTEND LEADING TO AN IMPROVED HARBOUR ACCESS

[摘要] The need of an improved harbour access resulted into the design of two new breakwaters in Ostend. The construction of the new breakwaters fits within the Integrated Coastal and Maritime Plan for Ostend. This paper describes the history, the extensive studies, the architecture and the construction works of the breakwaters. Finally future developments are considered.

[学科分类] 建筑学

[关键词] rubble-mound breakwater;harbour access;breakwater design