ERDC/CHL CHETN-III-64
June 2002 (revised)
Breakwater Deterioration Work Unit. The Principal Investigator for the work unit was
Dr. Jeffrey A. Melby. Questions about this CHETN can be addressed to him at (601-634-2062 or
e-mail ). This CHETN should be referenced as follows:
Melby, J. A. (2001). "Damage development on stone-armored breakwaters and
revetments," ERDC/CHL CHETN-III-64, U.S. Army Engineer Research and
Development Center, Vicksburg, MS.
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