Designing and Constructing Cubipod Armored Breakwaters in the Ports of Malaga and Punta Langosteira (Spain)

This paper describes the design requirements and restrictions of two different Cubipod armored breakwaters, as well as the 3D hydraulic stability, overtopping and placement tests carried out to validate the final designs. The breakwaters are located on the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Spain. Double-layer and single-layer Cubipod armored breakwaters are being constructed in the Port of Malaga and the Port of Punta Langosteira, respectively. The different logistical, environmental and geotechnical conditions favored the double-layer armor in the Mediterranean Port of Malaga and the single-layer armors in the Atlantic Port of Punta Langosteira (Exterior Port of A Coruña). These two breakwaters were built with different production rates and block yard designs. Additionally, a description is given of the work in progress, production lines, handling, stacking, placement and other logistical aspects affecting the breakwater construction.