In order to protect the future ore carrier terminal and a multi-purpose quay in Açu, Brazil, LLX Minas intends to build a 2.2 km long offshore breakwater at water depths between 12 and 14 m.
Trunk section of the breakwater in 2D
Stabiliy of the detached breakwater roundhead in 3D
Description of the physical models
ARTELLIA conducted wave tank stability tests to finalise an initial running profile in terms of stability under wave attack and overtopping, then a wave tank study in which the entire breakwater with the two roundheads was represented.
Measurement of overtopping at the location of the future multi-purpose quay
