TECHNICAL NOTES
May 1, 1983
Large Breakwater Toe Failures
Authors: A. W. Sam Smith, M. ASCE, and Angus D. GordonAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 109, Issue 2
Abstract
A preliminary appraisal is made of the potential hydraulic forces, particularly pore pressure forces, that may be applied to the toe zones of large exposed breakwaters. In particular the stability of the perched toe zone of the Port Sines breakwater is considered. It is recommended that much more research be applied to such breakwaters, whose main armor does not extend fully down to the sea-bed.
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Baird, F., Caldwell, J., Edge, B., Magoon, O., and Treadwell, D., “Report on the Damages to the Sines Breakwater, Portugal,” Proceedings of the 17th Coastal Engineers Conference, 1980, pp. 3063–3077.
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N.C.E. International Magazine, Oct., 1981, p. 34.
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Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
Volume 109 • Issue 2 • May 1983
Pages: 253 - 255
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A. W. Sam Smith, M. ASCE
Engr., 5 Ilkinia Ave., Florida Gardens, Queensland, Australia 4217
Angus D. Gordon
Engr., Coastal Branch, Dept. of Public Works, Shell House, Phillip St., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2000
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