What are the environments for the Wavebrake ?
The ability to modify and adapt the configuration of the Wavebrake modules allows an almost unlimited system size. Furthermore, articles from the journals of the ASCE indicate that wave attenuation is scalable to the size of the Wavebrake structure. The more cavities the water passes through, the greater the wave attenuation. A study involving a box type system showed upper limits of 6 Ft waves and 4 – 6 second periods with a 50% reduction. Another project described in the journals involved a box with an extended porous fence deeper into the water and it realized an 85% reduction. The more width and depth of a Wavebrake system, the better the wave attenuation. The Wavebrake could also be used in sand in place of a rubble mound type revetment. The modules could also be filled with sand and become a monolithic structure at the shore line. Wavebrake could also be used in an artificial reef system to create shoals or promote accretion.
The ability to configure the Wavebrake modules does not limit the size of the system. Further articles from the journals of the ASCE indicate the amount of wave attenuation is scalable to the size of the Wavebrake structure. The more cavities the water passes through, the more wave attenuation. A study involving a box system has upper limits of 6 Ft waves and 4 – 6 second periods with a 50% reduction. . Another project described in the journals involved a box with an extended porous fence deeper into the water and it realized an 85% reduction. The more width and depth of a Wavebrake system, the better the wave attenuation. The Wavebrake could also be used in sand in place of a rubble mound type revetment. The modules could also be filled with sand and become a monolithic structure at the shore line. Wavebrake could also be used in an artificial reef system to create shoals or promote accretion.
