Floating dynamic breakwater

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1992-11-25

1994-04-19

Reese, Randolph A.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Bank, shore, or bed protection

Wave or flow dissipation

405 21, E02B 304

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053040058

ABSTRACT:
A dynamic floating breakwater or dock device is disclosed which is generally T-shaped in cross-section, having a platform beam, a vertical beam and a keel member. The density of the device varies from top to bottom, such that the platform beam is the least dense and the keel member is the most dense, with the overall density of the device remaining less than that of water. The center of gravity of the device is located in or near the keel member, such that the device will pivot when encountering oncoming waves, the pivoting motion in conjunction with the vertical motion acting to create anti-waves which cancel or lessen the oncoming wave. The device is preferably constructed of a concrete having lightweight material such as polystyrene beads used for the aggregate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3691774 (1972-09-01), Hard
patent: 4712944 (1987-12-01), Rose
patent: 4715744 (1987-12-01), Richey

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