Construction Work of Breakwater (Second South) in Outer port Area of Akita PortAkita City, Akita Pref

• Orderer

  Tohoku Regional Development Bureau, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism

• Location

  Akita City, Akita Pref

• Overview

  Construction Work of the first line breakwater in Akita Port.
  The photo shows the installation of the main body, a 7400-ton caisson.

Method

Caisson Quay and Breakwater Construction Technology

A caisson is a large box made of reinforced concrete. It is used as a breakwater to prevent waves and as a quay to anchor ships.