Development of the Sloping Slit Caisson

Abstract

Many types of breakwater have been developed to withstand the emormous wave force of a deep sea area.However, most have not proven viable in terms of constructability, economy and so on. The sloping slit caisson is expected to overcome these problems. It acts to dissipate wave energy by a front perforated wall and a wave chamber.The downward force acting on the slope increases the caisson's stability.This study describes the efficiency, design and construction method, and then explains the results of actual construction.