Stability Optimisation of the top armour row of a breakwater with Xbloc^Plus units

The Xbloc^Plus (referred to as Xbloc+) is a new, uniformly placed single layer armour unit, developed by Delta Marine Consultants (BAM Infraconsult). Although a breakwater armour layer with Xbloc^Plus combines material saving and easy placement with increased stability, the transition between the armour layer and the crest is...