Probabilistic design of breakwaters, the Ennore breakawater project: Failure mechanisms of a crested rubble mound breakwater

Breakwaters differ from each other by their functions or their type. The most important function of breakwaters is to allow the ships to be loaded and unloaded in calm water conditions and to provide dock or quay facilities. Several types of breakwaters can be distinguished, depending on their operation and design. The most common breakwater...