Wave abatement device

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1988-05-27

1991-12-24

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Bank, shore, or bed protection

Wave or flow dissipation

405 30, 405 35, E02B 304

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050747070

ABSTRACT:
There is provided a wave attenuation device for abating waves and therefore erosion of a shorefront or marina of a body of water. The device includes a plurality of spaced apart, elongated plates for receiving waves therethrough. The plates are retained together by a plurality of vertical supports. The device may include a structure to anchor the device in place in a body of water.

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