2D Physical Modelling of Breakwaters – Lakbi, Hadbin & Haramel Fishery Harbours, Oman

As part of Design and Build Services for the development of existing fishery harbours in Oman — Lakbi Fishery Harbour, Hadbin Fish Landing Center, and Haramel Fishery Harbour — 2D physical modelling studies were conducted to assess the stability and performance of specific breakwater sections. Sections were tested in a 0.8m-wide, 30m-long flume under various return periods, including 1-Year, 5-Year, 10-Year, 50-Year, 100-Year, and an Overload condition, considering both high and low water level scenarios.

The studies utilized Core-Loc, Accropode 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 breakwaters' resilience under design conditions.

• Tested breakwater sections for three Oman fishery harbours in a 0.8m-wide, 30m-long flume across six return-period and overload scenarios.
• Used Core-Loc, Accropode armour units, and rock materials, with wave gauges placed to measure wave heights.
• Analyzed rocking movements and structural damage against allowable damage thresholds.