Accropode blocks are wave-dissipating concrete blocks designed to resist the action of waves on breakwaters and coastal structures. The Accropode is a single-layer artificial armour unit developed by Sogreah in 1981. Accropode concrete armour units are applied in a single layer.

Using the ACCROPODE™ technology in association with technical assistance geared to the construction site makes it possible to: Control and reduce the cost of building the facing, by using a well-proven technology. Reduce environmental impacts by limiting the footprint of the structure.

Developed in France by Sogreah in 1981 based on the experience gained with the Tetrapod since 1953, the ACCROPODE™ technique has become the benchmark for single-layer armour systems to protect rubble-mound breakwaters.

In relation to its specialised activity in coastal engineering, ARTELIA Eau et Environment, Licensor of the ACCROPODE Technique has designed and developed a special system of artificial armour blocks for defences protecting maritime and river structures against waves and currents, together with a specific unit fabrication process using moulds.

Sep 16, 2004 · Accropodes are designed to absorb wave energy through voids created by the interlocking structures they create when in position.

What is the Accropode? The Accropode is a single-layer artificial armour unit developed by Sogreah in 1981.

The ACCROPODE™ unit This has been the benchmark single-layer armour unit since 1981. It has been deployed more than 200 times in 48 countries, in settings of all types. It is simple, robust, reliable and easy to fabricate using basic techniques. It can be adapted seamlessly to all types of structure. As is the case with all CLI armour units ...

We produce moulds for Precast Concrete Accropodes from 1 to 26 cubic meters and we produce custom sizes according to project requirements of our clients . Accropodes are used as Armour units (concrete breakwater units) for protection of exposed coastal structures.

ACCROPODE™ II_Brochure - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document discusses ACCROPODETM II, a new type of armour unit for breakwater construction. It has enhanced hydraulic performance over previous designs and improved structural robustness.

ACCROPODE™ II technique for protecting rubble-mound breakwaters. These guidelines provide the key information required to perform the preliminary design of ACCROPODE™ II armour facings in accordance with the basic principles of the technique developed by SOGREAH (now ARTELIA) over more than 40 years. Reliability through experience