The life of cities located on the banks of large reservoirs directly depends on the influence of large water. High humidity, seasonal temperature fluctuations, winds blowing from the sea - all these effects are experienced by the inhabitants of the coast. The economy of such settlements is inseparable from the sea. This is especially true for those cities that have ports. Cities with a developed tourist infrastructure stand apart. Each of them has its own characteristics. But one thing unites them - the desire to protect themselves from negative natural influences. In order to minimize them, there are a number of measures, as well as a whole range of protective structures. Refers to them and they say. This special structure is designed to protect the shore from incoming high waves and keep large ice floes away from it. Let's try to figure out what piers are, what is their role in the life of sea cities, what they are.
What is a pier
This word is of foreign origin and literally translates as "mound". The structure is a formed strip, starting on the shore and extending into the depths of the reservoir. This is the main difference between a breakwater and a breakwater that does not have a land connection with the shore.
Why mauls are needed
The main task of the maul is protectionwater areas from the invasion of high waves. Rolling on the embankment, the waves are crushed and break up into smaller ones. The part of the breakwater that goes into the sea is usually slightly thickened and elevated above the water level by at least a meter. It must have a signal light or beacon. This is necessary so that ships do not crash into the pier at night. In addition to the main function, the piers also perform several additional ones. For example, ships can be moored to them, lifts and other equipment can be installed on them. And these protective structures have always attracted fishermen, couples in love, artists, photographers…
Types of malls
Design, height, length of breakwaters, their number and shape - all this is determined by many factors. The geographic localization of the port, its profile, hydrological regime play a role. Taking into account many factors, a pier is constructed. This is necessary in order for it to fulfill its purpose in the best possible way. There are three main types of breakwaters: sloping, vertical, combined. A sloping pier is a structure made of stone or concrete mortar. Vertical consists of two walls made of slabs, stone, reinforced concrete. Combined combines the features of the previous two types.
