Abstract
This paper gives first an elaboration of berm recession equations for berm breakwaters and then new deterministic design rules for the Icelandic-type berm breakwater. Safety optimization calculations have been performed for a mild depth limited wave climate and for a situation a deep water. Repair strategies and possible failure with corresponding downtime have been taken into account, as well as actual market prices (in Iceland and Norway) for rack material and construction. Calculations show that low stability numbers for the largest rock armour layer give the optimal safety level.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Coastal Structures 2007 : Proceedings of the 5th International Conference : Venice, Italy, 2-4 July 2007 |
Editors | Leopoldo Franco, Giuseppe R. Tomasicchio, Alberto Lamberti |
Number of pages | 13 |
Publisher | World Scientific |
Publication date | 2009 |
Pages | 53-64 |
ISBN (Print) | 9789814280990 (set), 9814280992 (set), 9789814282000 (Volume 1), 9814282006 (Volume 1) |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | The International Conference of Coastal Structures - Venice, Italy Duration: 2 Dec 2007 → 4 Dec 2007 Conference number: 5 |
Conference
Conference | The International Conference of Coastal Structures |
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Number | 5 |
Country/Territory | Italy |
City | Venice |
Period | 02/12/2007 → 04/12/2007 |
Keywords
- Breakwaters
- Berm Breakwaters
- Icelandic-Type Berm Breakwaters
- Safety Optimizations
- Repair Strategies
- Optimal Safety Level