Optimum Safety Levels and Design Rules for the Icelandic-Type Berm Breakwater

Sigurdur Sigurdarson, Jentsje W. van der Meer, Hans F. Burcharth, John Dalsgaard Sørensen

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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 languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCoastal Structures 2007 : Proceedings of the 5th International Conference : Venice, Italy, 2-4 July 2007
EditorsLeopoldo Franco, Giuseppe R. Tomasicchio, Alberto Lamberti
Number of pages13
PublisherWorld Scientific
Publication date2009
Pages53-64
ISBN (Print)9789814280990 (set), 9814280992 (set), 9789814282000 (Volume 1), 9814282006 (Volume 1)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventThe International Conference of Coastal Structures - Venice, Italy
Duration: 2 Dec 20074 Dec 2007
Conference number: 5

Conference

ConferenceThe International Conference of Coastal Structures
Number5
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period02/12/200704/12/2007

Keywords

  • Breakwaters
  • Berm Breakwaters
  • Icelandic-Type Berm Breakwaters
  • Safety Optimizations
  • Repair Strategies
  • Optimal Safety Level

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