Breakwater Pointe Noire, Congo
At Pointe Noire, Congo, an existing breakwater will be extended to increase the protection of the port. The project is carried out by Boskalis.
The breakwater is low crested. The front and rear armour of the breakwater trunk consists of 3 m3 Xblocs. The breakwater head is armoured by 4 m3 Xblocs The crest armour consists of 3-6 tons rock.
2D Model testing has been carried out in the laboratory of Delta Marine Consultants in Utrecht, The Netherlands. 3D model testing has been carried out at HRWallingford in the United Kingdom.
Project Milestones:
| September 2011: | Start of casting |
| December 2011: | Trial placement |
| December 2011: | Start of placement |
Project Details:
| Hs: | 5.3 m |
| Length of breakwater: | 300 m |
| Size of Xblocs: | 3 and 4 m3 |
| Number of units: | 2,600 |
