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Aug 19, 2013
Designing a Harbor Entrance to Defeat Swell Wave Agitation
Publication: Ports 2013: Success through Diversification
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A pair of islands are currently being constructed just offshore of Panama City, Panama to create developable land close to the city core. The man-made islands are situated south of Punta Pacifica in front of Panama City. A multidisciplinary design team led by coastal engineers was tasked with designing the recreational harbor, to be situated between the islands. The harbor design had to overcome challenging swell wave conditions to achieve satisfactory tranquility in the berths, provide safe navigation though the entrance for vessels up to 90 meters (300 feet) in length, maintain water quality circulation, minimize siltation, and offer aesthetic and recreational amenities.
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Ports 2013: Success through Diversification
Pages: 1753 - 1763
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© 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Aug 19, 2013
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Watermark, La Sabana, San Jose, Costa Rica. E-mail: [email protected]
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Smith Group JJR, 625 Williamson Street, Madison, WI 53703. E-mail: [email protected]
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