Abstract
The paper discusses the various functional, environmental and structural conditions to consider related to the choice of breakwater head type. Results from hydraulic model tests of rubble mound and caisson head solutions for the new deep water port at Punto Langosteira, La Coruña, Spain, are presented. Advantages and disadvantages of the two types of solution are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 31st PIANC Congress : Estoril, Portugal, May 2006 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 2 |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publisher | Curran Associates, Inc |
Publication date | 2006 |
Pages | 805-812 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781604237474 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | PIANC World Congrees - Estoril, Portugal Duration: 14 May 2006 → 18 May 2006 Conference number: 31 |
Conference
Conference | PIANC World Congrees |
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Number | 31 |
Country/Territory | Portugal |
City | Estoril |
Period | 14/05/2006 → 18/05/2006 |
Bibliographical note
The proceedings is also published on a CDKeywords
- Breakwater Heads
- Rubble Mound Roundhead
- Caisson Head
- Wave Agitation