Abu Qir, Egypt

Within the major expansion of Abu Qir port in Alexandria in Egypt, a 5,730m extensive submerged breakwater and 2,670m emerged breakwater are under construction. The breakwater is armoured with 14m3 Xbloc units and a total number of 35,000 units is expected to be applied.

Location

Abu Qir placement

Project milestones

  • Start of casting: 2022

     

Project details

  • Hs = 8.2 m
  • Length of breakwater = 8400 m
  • Size of Xbloc units = 14 m3
  • Number of units = 35,000

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