ABSTRACT
In this chapter the actual design of breakwaters and closure dams is linked to considerations and decisions that in fact belong to a different abstraction level than does the design itself. From these links, it is often possible to derive considerations with respect to the functionality of the structure under consideration. Attention is paid to the side-effects of the construction works, which may lead to a reconsideration of decisions taken earlier. For students, this chapter is an indispensable tool to establish the quantified functional requirements for the design of a breakwater or closure dam. It is therefore essential to study this chapter in detail before any design exercise is attempted.
