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|definition= Protective layer on a breakwater or seawall, composed of [[armour unit]]s.<ref name="CIRIA (1996)"> CIRIA (1996). ''Beach management manual''. CIRIA Report 153.</ref>.}}
 
|definition= Protective layer on a breakwater or seawall, composed of [[armour unit]]s.<ref name="CIRIA (1996)"> CIRIA (1996). ''Beach management manual''. CIRIA Report 153.</ref>.}}
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==Notes==
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The article [[Seabed armoring]] deals with the formation of a coarse sediment armor layer on the seabed by natural processes.
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==Related articles==
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:[[Stability of rubble mound breakwaters and shore revetments]]
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==References==
 
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# [[Theme 8 - New Sustainable Coastal Engineering Techniques]]
 
# [[Overview of Theme 8]]
 

Latest revision as of 16:40, 30 December 2023

Definition of Armour layer:
Protective layer on a breakwater or seawall, composed of armour units.[1].
This is the common definition for Armour layer, other definitions can be discussed in the article


Notes

The article Seabed armoring deals with the formation of a coarse sediment armor layer on the seabed by natural processes.


Related articles

Stability of rubble mound breakwaters and shore revetments


References

  1. Jump up CIRIA (1996). Beach management manual. CIRIA Report 153.