2D Physical Modelling for Breakwater Design – Lakbi Fishery Harbour, Oman

As part of the Design and Build Services for the Development of the Existing Lakbi Fishery Harbour in Oman, a 2D physical modelling study was conducted to assess the stability and performance of a specific breakwater section. The breakwater section was scaled down to 1:31.83 and tested in a 0.8m-wide flume under various return periods, including 1-YRP, 5-YRP, 10-YRP, 50-YRP, 100-YRP, and an Overload condition, considering both high water level and low water level scenarios.

The study utilized Core-Loc armour units and rock materials, with wave gauges strategically placed to measure wave heights. Rocking movements and structural damage were meticulously analyzed against allowable damage thresholds to ensure the breakwater's resilience under different wave conditions.

• Scaled a breakwater section to 1:31.83 and tested it in a 0.8m-wide flume across six return-period and overload scenarios.
• Used Core-Loc armour units and rock materials, with wave gauges placed to measure wave heights.
• Analyzed rocking movements and structural damage against allowable damage thresholds.

2D Flume Model Testing

Flume-scale physical model of a breakwater section tested under multiple return-period wave conditions using Core-Loc armour units and rock materials.