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Dec 31, 2015
Stability and Structural Behaviour of Strength Improved Dolosse
Authors: J A Zwamborn, D J P Scholtz, and H ClaassensAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Coastal Engineering 1988
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Stability model tests and prototype breakage tests were done to provide data for the optimum design of dolos breakwater armouring.
Stability tests with irregular waves were done with dolosse with waist ratios of 0,33, 0,36, 0,38, 0,40 and 0,43 and breakwater slopes of 1:1,33, 1:1,5 and 1:2. All model dolosse had a mass of about 80 gr and were placed at a ‘normal’ density, Ø = 1,00. The results showed that regular waves with Hreg = 1,1 Hmo must be used to get similar damage. Also, a significant reduction in stability is evident for dolosse with larger waist-to-height ratios and for the shorter period waves (Figures 4 and 5),
Some 50 9 t dolosse, without reinforcing and with different types of simple rail reinforcing, were tested for breakage behaviour, using a specially developed cushioning device to closely represent breakwater conditions. The results showed that unreinforced dolosse can withstand falls up to 1,5 m, without breakage and X or double-V rail reinforced units about double this height.
The results of these tests, together with specific model tests, were used to design an effective protection for the Table Bay main breakwater. The tests indicated the use of 25 t dolosse (minimum) but, because of the shallow waterdepth, the toe dolosse of the repair slope were reinforced (double-V rail reinforcing), stabilized by 75 mm steel chains, and bitumen grout will be placed to reduce their movements.
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Coastal Engineering 1988
Pages: 2075 - 2089
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© 1989 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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J A Zwamborn
Programme Manager: Maritime and Hydraulic Structures, CSIR, P O Box 320, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
D J P Scholtz
Research Engineer:" Maritime and Hydraulic Structures, CSIR, P O Box 320, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa.
H Claassens
Deputy Harbour Engineer, SA Transport Services, P O Box 4245, Cape Town, 8000, South Africa.
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