Application of Geogrid to Make Tsunami Resilient Rubble Mound Breakwaters

Researchers from the Geo-Disaster Prevention Laboratory at the National Institute of Technology, Karnataka have pioneered a range of innovative reinforcement techniques to fortify breakwaters against tsunami-induced forces and minimize the risk of catastrophic failure.

Manu K Sajan & Akarsh P K, Geo-Disaster Prevention Lab, and Dr. Babloo Chaudhary, Asst. Prof, Dept of Civil Engg, NIT Karnataka

 

Introduction

Tsunamis, among nature's most formidable phenomena, strike with devastating force, leaving behind trails of destruction and human suffering. These colossal waves, often triggered by seismic events beneath the ocean floor, unleash unimaginable energy as they travel across vast expanses of water, culminating in catastrophic impacts upon coastal regions. In the wake of such disasters, the imperative to fortify coastal defense against the ravages of tsunamis becomes very clear.

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