Protection of the Chhara Port, India : an ACCROPODE™ II project
Protection of the Chhara Port - India
This major project has been undertaken by AFCONS INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED as contractors on behalf of SIMAR PORT PRIVATE LIMITED from 2017. It consisted in the construction of a major 2250 m long breakwater. The breakwater is protected by ACCROPODE II™ armour units.
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CLI has provided a tailor-made assistance offering its remote and onsite services, with technical site visits for training and advising the contractor during the casting and placing phases. The expertise and performances of the CLI representatives have greatly facilitated the success of the works before and after the massive cyclone in 2023.
Special features of the project
The site was badly hit by a cyclone in 2023. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of SPPL teams and CLI specialist the construction of the breakwater and the repairs were conducted simultaneously.
Hydraulic conditions
- Max. seabed depth (toe): -9.0 m
- Top of the crest: +11.00 m
Construction aspect
The Breakwater was constructed using a crane placed on the crest of the breakwater and another one on a barge from the sea.
Total length of the ACCROPODE™ II block protection: 2250 m
- 8 m3 and 16 m ACCROPODE™ blocks : 133 900 m³
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