Stability and energy dissipation of an antifer layer protected caisson

V. S. Ozgur Kirca, M. Sedat Kabdasli, Dursun Z. Seker, Murat Celikoyan

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Abstract

The present study intends to assess the stability and energy dissipation performance of a caisson breakwater configuration protected by an antifer layer (APC). For comparison, an ordinary caisson (OC), which was 5% wider and 10% heavier, was also investigated. Physical models were implemented to measure linear and angular displacements as well as wave heights and wave forces. The measured displacements were compared with calculated displacements via wave forces timeseries. Although OC was tested under shorter durations and had a more favorable superstructure in terms of resisting forces, the results indicated that APC was significantly more stable and had a better dissipation performance in terms of reflection.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2013
Pages1122-1129
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 2013
Event23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2013 - Anchorage, AK, United States
Duration: 30 Jun 20135 Jul 2013

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference
ISSN (Print)1098-6189
ISSN (Electronic)1555-1792

Conference

Conference23rd International Offshore and Polar Engineering Conference, ISOPE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnchorage, AK
Period30/06/135/07/13

Keywords

  • Antifer protected caisson
  • Caisson displacements
  • Damage ratio
  • Stability performance
  • Wave energy dissipation

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