Box Type Floating Breakwaters

The book "Box Type Floating Breakwaters" by Mustafa Onur Kurum provides a comprehensive study of floating breakwaters that serve as flexible and environmentally friendly alternatives to permanent breakwaters. This type of breakwater can be deployed in various locations, particularly in areas with complex bathymetry, where the construction of fixed breakwaters is costly and complicated. The experiments conducted at the wave channel facility of the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, investigate the efficiency of these breakwaters under regular wave conditions. The author analyzes how different geometric features, such as the width and draft of the structure, affect wave transmission and reflection. The results of this study are significant for professionals in the field of coastal and harbor engineering and offer valuable insights into the application of floating breakwaters.