FIELD EXPERIMENTAL PROJECT OF FLAP-GATE BREAKWATER FOR TSUNAMI AND STORM SURGE PROTECTION

A flap-gate breakwater for tsunami and storm surge protection was previously developed through hydraulic model experiments and numerical simulations. In this study, applicability of the flap-gate breakwater through a field experiment is shown. Although the field experiment is carrying out at Yaizu fishing port in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, some technical investigations have been obtained. Feasibility of maintenance and characteristics of age deterioration and corrosion will be verified through continuous experiments to be conducted in the future.