Honeycomb sea wall
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honeycomb-sea-wall-252-9073852
title:
Honeycomb sea wall
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A honeycomb sea wall is a coastal defense structure that protects against strong waves and tides. It is constructed as a sloped wall of ceramic or concrete blocks with hexagonal holes on the slope, which makes it look like a honeycomb, hence the name of the unit. Its role is to capture sand and to discharge wave energy. Ceramic honeycomb sea wall units usually have 6 or 7 holes and are safer to walk on. These are placed as a revetment over gravel or rock. During strong storms, surging sea water
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Coastal defense structure
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeycomb_sea_wall
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2023-02-28T11:29:40Z
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