Design of Breakwaters and Closure Dams

During the design process, one can also recognize certain phases that in some countries are related to the general conditions of contract between employer and consultant. Therefore the phases may vary from country to country. The contractual contents of each phase are subject to modification in the same way. A logical set of phases include  

Formulation of the ultimate goals of the design object as part of the system. Feasibility 

Review of the system with respect to technical, economic, social, and environmental consequences and feasibility. Requirements are formulated on the component level. 

Giving shape to the system on broad lines, including determination of the exact functionality of the components and definition of requirements at the element level. 

FIGURE 6-1. PIANC Approach Channel Design Procedure. Courtesy of International Navigation Association. 

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