1959Journal of the Waterways and Harbors DivisionOpen access

Laboratory Investigation of Rubble-Mound Breakwaters

Robert Y. Hudson

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Tests to determine stability characteristics of various armor-unit shapes; new stability formula for rubble breakwaters was derived, which provides essential information for improved design; stability, thickness, and porosity data are presented for quarry-stone and tetrapod armor units.

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Tests to determine stability characteristics of various armor-unit shapes; new stability formula for rubble breakwaters was derived, which provides essential information for improved design; stability, thickness, and porosity data are presented for quarry-stone and tetrapod armor units.

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Tests to determine stability characteristics of various armor-unit shapes; new stability formula for rubble breakwaters was derived, which provides essential information for improved design; stability, thickness, and porosity data are presented for quarry-stone and tetrapod armor units.

Key concepts: Breakwater, Armour, Rubble, Geotechnical engineering, Geology, Stability (learning theory), Berm, Engineering

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