Dutch Floating Breakwaters & Floating Structure Technology

Dutch Floating Breakwaters • • • • • • • • Highest degree of protection Safe and stable structure Maximum comfort Multifunctional Complete flexibility: easy to construct, move and expand Environmentally sound Low maintenance, long life (70+ years) Durable structure Protecting harbours against strong wave movement offers comfort and ease to ships sailing in and out. Protected port installations, moored ships, the coast and built-up areas also incur less risk of damage from strong waves. High 5m waves in an unprotected harbour in Bonaire However, many ports and coastal installations are still unprotected,...

History The practical possibilities of floating breakwaters have been known for centuries. However, the technology underlying them has always been weak, making breakwaters less durable or simply unable to perform satisfactorily in their key function: absorbing and reflecting heavy wave movement in a storm. By using thoroughly tested computer simulation programmes, FDN has succeeded in developing a floating breakwater that is durable, safe and effective. The reinforced concrete modules with a polystyrene core are specially designed so that they absorb and reflect waves, yet themselves remain as...

Dutch Design It should come as no surprise that it was a Dutch engineering firm that responded to the challenge of developing a floating breakwater that produces the right performance. outside harbour inside harbour With renowned institutions as the Technical University of Delft and the Hydraulics Laboratory, the Dutch possess a powerful cluster of knowledge in the area of hydraulic engineering. This Dutch knowledge cluster is supported by SenterNovem, an agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs that supports targeted innovation projects. With the support and encouragement of SenterNovem, FDN...

Construction on site The modules required for building a Dutch Floating Breakwater are built locally on shore, eliminating complex transportation problems and ensuring that the entire project is completed at high speed. You can also call on your preferred building contractors in consultation. We would be happy to discuss your plans with you in person, and see how we can best be of service to you. The Dutch Floating Breakwater is constructed from fixed shape modules such as the T-Blocks and the U-Blocks, allowing any configuration and length to be achieved. Very large modules have to be constructed...

Floating Structure Technology FDN Engineering can build 'custom-made' durable floating structures for your specific needs. FDN's engineers have been studying and designing floating structures from as early as 1996. Floating structures have advantages above standard structures as they are more flexible for varying water levels and are easily transportable. The floating structure can be built in a dock under perfect building conditions and be transported to it's final location. FDN enjoys the confidence of many major customers in this regard. Some examples of projects executed by FDN: • floating...