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Background
The ACCROPODE is the first single-layer artificial armour unit developed by SOGREAH.
Widely used, this technology has proved to be successful on over 150 breakwater projects worldwide.
Technical assistance is systematically provided on all ACCROPODE projects.
Hydraulic stability
Good hydraulic stability shown in extensive
physical scale-model testing.
Drop tests
Practical formwork Shells before assembly Form ready for casting
Quick stripping and assembly of the two shells
Simple casting
Min. area required to cast one unit of height H: 1.50H
Moulds are opened when concrete strength reaches:
7 MPa for units up to 9 m3
10 MPa for larger units
Daily standard production rate: one unit per mould
Placement rates
Photo Credit: Patrice Lefebvre - Graphic design: Kineka +33 (0)4 76 33 43 17 - 2004
Head office
In France
CLI
3, cours du 56, av. Marcel Dassault
B.P. 510 - 37205 Tours cedex 3 - France
Tel. +33 (0)2 47 74 18 10
Fax +33 (0)2 47 74 18 12
michel.denechere@concretelayer.com
Other offices
In France
Sogreah Consultants
6, rue de Lorraine - 38130 Echirolles - France
Tel. +33 (0)4 76 33 40 00
Fax +33 (0)4 76 33 43 33
michel.fons@sogreah.fr
In the U.S.
Baird & Associates
2981 Yarmouth Greenway Dr.
Madison, WI 53711 - USA
Tel. +1 608 273 0592
Fax +1 608 273 2010
dwerren@baird.com