Wave-dissipating concrete block
A wave-dissipating concrete block is a naturally or manually interlocking concrete structure designed and employed to minimize the effects of wave action upon shores and shoreline structures, such as quays and jettys.
Large interlocked Xblocs (8.0 m3 or 280 cu ft) in a trial placement
Examples include such proprietary designs as the Tetrapod, Accropode, Xbloc, KOLOS, and Dolos.
See also
- Artificial reef – Human-made underwater structure that functions as a reef
- Breakwater (structure) – Coastal defense structure
- Coastal management – Preventing flooding and erosion of shorelines
- Coastal erosion – Displacement of land along the coastline
- Ocean surface wave – Surface waves generated by wind on open water
- Riprap – Rock or concrete protective armour
- Seawall – Form of coastal defence
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