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Sep 1960
Tetrapods and Other Precast Blocks for Breakwaters
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VIEW THE REPLYAuthors: P. Danel, F.ASCE, E. Chapus, AM.ASCE, and R. DhailleAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division
Volume 86, Issue 3
Abstract
Use of tetrapods, stabits, tribars, and triangular hollow blocks; hydraulic aspects of shape and size of blocks; aspects of mechanical strength, useful life, and manufacture; results of drop tests with 15 ton tetrapod on to rock in varying depth of water, made with various concrete mixes with and without reinforcement; dropping device; behavior of blocks in structures.
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Journal of the Waterways and Harbors Division
Volume 86 • Issue 3 • September 1960
Pages: 1 - 14
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© 1960 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Sep 1960
Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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P. Danel, F.ASCE
Pres., SOGREAH, Societe Grenobloise d'Etudes et d'Applications Hydrauliques, Grenoble, France
E. Chapus, AM.ASCE
U. S. Representative, SOGREAH, New York, N. Y.
R. Dhaille
Mgr., SOTRAMER, Societe d'Exploitation de Brevets pour Travaux a la Mer, Grenoble, France
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