Experimental work at National Physical Laboratory with models of various concrete components of Mulberry Harbor laid at Arromanches during invasion of Normandy in June 1944; details of towing tests carried out with models representing units from which breakwater would be built up; experiments with model breakwater unit, called "Phoenix"; account of similar experiments made with various components of inner harbor equipment. (see also Dock and Harbour Authority v 27 n 311 Sept 1946 p 119-20; Shipbldg and Shipg Rec v 67 n 24 June 13 1946 p 655-6)


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    Title :

    Some model experiments carried out in connection with Mulberry harbour


    Additional title:

    Instn Naval Architects -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Todd, F.H. (author)

    Conference:

    Institution of Naval Architects -- Meeting ; 1946 Prefabricated



    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    28 pages


    Remarks:

    2 Supp sheets


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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