Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications
Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications Coastal Structures: Types, Functions And Applications
-Smaller vessels are more affected by waves -Larger vessels are more affected by currents -Faster moving vessels are less at risk than slower moving vessels -Vessels generally have to slow down and turn to enter channels 62
Navigation Breakwaters • Purpose is to shelter harbor basins and entrances against waves and currents primarily for boat traffic Marina del Rey, CA • Function by dissipating and reflecting wave energy 63
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Navigation Breakwaters<br />
• Purpose is to shelter<br />
harbor basins and<br />
entrances against<br />
waves and currents<br />
primarily for boat<br />
traffic<br />
Marina del Rey, CA<br />
• Function by<br />
dissipating and<br />
reflecting wave<br />
energy<br />
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