A Laboratory Study of the Stability of Sand-Filled Nylon Bag Breakwater Structures.

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Abstract:

Report discusses results of full-scale laboratory tests for one emergent and three submerged breakwaters of sand-filled nylon bags on a sand bed which were subjected to severe wave conditions. Tests determined bag properties, effects of wave action on bag placement, and performance of bags and structures for various combinations of structure configuration and wave conditions. Changes in the sand bed at base of structures and wave attenuation by the breakwaters were also investigated. Author

Author(s):
Ray, Robert
Author Organization(s):
COASTAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTER FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Miscellaneous rept.,
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CERC-MR-77-4
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*BREAKWATERS, TEST AND EVALUATION, STABILITY, LABORATORY TESTS, OCEAN WAVES, DEGRADATION, LOW COSTS, LOADS(FORCES), NYLON, DAMPING, SAND, PREVENTION, WEATHERING, BEACH EROSION, BAGS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Civil Engineering
Report Date:
1977 Mar 01