Abstract
Most breakwaters are built with randomly placed single layer armour units as these are most cost-efficient. Most single layer blocks require random unit orientations, which requires the crane operator to assess the orientation of each individual unit during placement. DMC noticed the desire for an interlocking block which can be placed in a regular pattern as many crane operators find it easier to place units uniformly, which requires less intuition. Fifteen years after the introduction of Xbloc, DMC introduces a new interlocking breakwater armour unit called XblocPlus which is placed with uniform block orientations.Recorded Presentation from the vICCE (YouTube Link): https://youtu.be/oEb1vsYfjL8
Highlights
Most breakwaters are built with randomly placed single layer armour units as these are most cost-efficient
Fifteen years after the introduction of Xbloc, DMC introduces a new interlocking breakwater armour unit called XblocPlus which is placed with uniform block orientations
CONCRETE USE AND NUMBER OF BLOCKS Due to the lower stability number chosen, an XblocPlus will be larger than an Xbloc or Accropode-II for the same design wave height
Summary
Most breakwaters are built with randomly placed single layer armour units as these are most cost-efficient. Yang Zi Qian, Delta Marine Consultants, ziqian . INTRODUCTION Most breakwaters are built with randomly placed single layer armour units as these are most cost-efficient.
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