TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES MANILA

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE

CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

COASTAL ENGINEERING
WRE 304

ASSIGNMENT #1
Seawall and Breakwater

SUBMITTED BY:
VANETTE JOY ENRIQUEZ

CE41S3

SUBMITTED TO:
RALPH F. TAN SANCHEZ

FEBRUARY 8, 2024
 Seawalls and breakwaters are important coastal structures that are designed to protect
shorelines from the damaging effects of waves and currents. These structures are essential for
coastal communities, as they help to prevent erosion, flooding, and other forms of coastal damage.
Seawalls are vertical structures that are built along the shoreline to protect against wave action and
erosion. They are typically made of concrete, stone, or other durable materials, and are designed
to withstand the force of waves and currents.

Seawalls are important because they help to protect coastal communities from the
damaging effects of storms and other natural disasters. They also provide a stable foundation for
buildings and other structures that are built along the shoreline. When designing seawalls,
engineers must consider several factors, including the height and strength of the waves, the slope
of the shoreline, and the type of soil and rock that is present. Seawalls must be designed to
withstand the force of waves and currents, while also providing a stable foundation for buildings
and other structures. They must also be designed to allow for the natural movement of sand and
other sediment along the shoreline.

Breakwaters are offshore structures that are designed to protect shorelines from the
damaging effects of waves and currents. They are typically made of concrete, stone, or other
durable materials, and are designed to break up the force of waves before they reach the shoreline.
Breakwaters are important because they help to reduce erosion and protect coastal communities
from the damaging effects of storms and other natural disasters. When designing breakwaters,
engineers must consider several factors, including the height and strength of the waves, the depth
of the water, and the type of soil and rock that is present. Breakwaters must be designed to break
up the force of waves before they reach the shoreline, while also allowing for the natural movement
of sand and other sediment along the shoreline. They must also be designed to withstand the force
of waves and currents, while providing a stable foundation for marine life and other aquatic
organisms.

Both seawalls and breakwaters play critical roles in protecting coastal environments and
supporting human activity. However, it is essential to balance the benefits of these structures with
their potential environmental impacts and associated costs. Integrated approaches that combine
gray infrastructure (such as seawalls and breakwaters) with green solutions (such as beach
nourishment and dune restoration) can lead to more sustainable outcomes.