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 Instn Naval Architects -- Paper n 7 for meeting Apr 11 1946 28 p, 2 supp sheets; 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:

    Dock Harbour Authority


    Contributors:
    Todd, F.H. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1946


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English






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