The structure you saw was a "breakwater" made from tetrpod units. Tetrapods as you saw, are made from concrete of strength not less than 35N/mm2.
Breakwater structures are used either as shore protection structures or for land reclamation or for harbour basin construction.
Please refer to...
Please refer to Shore Protection Manual (SPM) equations 39 and 40. You will need to know the depth of your canal and the prevalent wind direction and speed.
What I think you are looking for is a "Fetch and Depth limited" wave conditions.
Goodluck in your search.
Anji
Try using the Shore Protection Manual (SPM). I think that this a comprehensive document for Shoreline development work.
PIANC recommended by one our collegues is also a good reference document.
Regards
Hi All,
Can some one please tell if it is permissible to design a facility such as a Fixed Offshore Platform to both American and British/Eurocodes.
I have noticed Foundation Design made to API-RP-2A specifications while other components are either designed to British Code or European Norms...