BS 6349-7:1991:2010 Edition
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Maritime structures – Guide to the design and construction of breakwaters
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2010 | 94 |
This Part of BS 6349 provides guidance on the design and construction of breakwaters.
Breakwaters are structures which provide protection to harbours and structures such as sea intakes against wave action and this Part of BS 6349 gives guidance on the main types of breakwater. Floating breakwaters are not included.
Coastal structures such as groynes, revetments and training walls are not covered, although certain aspects of design may be found to be relevant to them.
NOTE The titles of the publications referred to in this British Standard are listed on the inside back cover. The numbers in square brackets used throughout the text relate to the bibliographic references given in Appendix A.
Covers the main types of breakwater. Floating breakwaters, groynes, revetments and training walls are not included.
