 Tetrapods.

Tetrapods. Those who are curious about the shape of these wave energy dissipating structures must know that the shape
provides an amazing post impact stability.

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Avinash Nagwankar This is provided to avoid the fast moving waves or water current to thrash on to the retaining structure. It's
main purpose is to dessimate the water current and slow down the speed of water before coming on to the retaining structure.
They are called as stone benches.

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Pravin Nimbalkar It is provided purposely to protect seashore retaining structure from high intensity water waves and it has a
three circular sides for gaining maximum resistance from waves, so this is called as Tetrapods.

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Manabendra Nath Banerjee These are called Tetrapods and used for shore protection.If interlocked properly,they are very
effective.

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Abebayehu Jenberu I have seen this concrete blocks in Mumbai beach in 2006

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Sudanshu Mahajan in engineering terms its called tetra blocks n in layman language stone blocks.they act as dissipaters n are
used to limit impact of waves