Offshore Islands, Abu Dhabi
Xbloc armour units will be applied on the shore protection of offshore islands in Abu Dhabi.
The size of the Xbloc armour units is 3 m3. the Xblocs are cast in Abu Dhabi and transported by barge to the offshore islands.
2D and 3D model testing has been carried out at HRWallingford in the United Kingdom.
Project Milestones
| 2010: | Start of production |
| May 2011: | Trial placement |
| September 2011: | Start of placement |
Project Details
| Hs: | varies |
| Length of shore protection: | 4.5 km |
| Size of Xblocs: | 3.0 m3 |
| Number of units: | 27,400 |
