Xbloc® for Stakeholders

Contractors

The Xbloc® is developed by DMC which holds strong links with the construction industry. DMC used its experience in construction to develop a single layer armour unit which is easy to produce, store and place.

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Consultants 

The Xbloc® provides a solution for any breakwater or shore protection design. The Xbloc® is a reliable single layer armour unit as it has excellent hydraulic stability and structural integrity. Its efficient and symmetrical form allows simple modifications to meet multiple design demands. For instance the Xbase® has been developed and is made by simply closing of one of the mould extensions. The Xbase® provides a stable toe solution for the armour layer. Besides this the Xbase® can also be applied on the crown wall enclosing the armour layer on top.

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Scientists

Developing the Xbloc® in the past lead to extensive research within DMC on single layer armour unit behaviour under different circumstances and with different design concepts. Research has also brought forth new design options as the Eco Xbloc and Xbase®. 

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Developers and Authorities

Some marine structures and shore protections used for new port developments or port rehabilitation have a life saving function. They protect the hinterland against wave attack and from flooding. This makes the choice of the protective layers a very important one. Single layer armour units are generally applied when environmental conditions are such that rock armour is not sufficiently stable, or when sufficient quantities of large rock are not (locally) available. The choice of armour unit also determines the requirement for future maintenance.

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