Z-Wall
Wave Height Range: Above five feet.
A Z-Wall is a patented device constructed with reinforced concrete panels set on edge in a zigzag
fashion (Figure 68). The structure is designed for placement close to the shore on the existing bottom
without the use of a filter. A single bolt acts a hinge that interconnects adjacent panels and allows for
non-u form settlement, but with limited tolerance; so that Z-Walls sensitive to bottom conditions. If the
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