PREFACE 



This report presents techniques for estimating wave transmission 

 and anchor loading for the Goodyear Module Floating Tire Breakwater when 

 subject to given incident wave conditions. A discussion of anchor selec- 

 tion is also presented. 



The report was prepared by Michael L. Giles, while a member of the 

 Coastal Structures Branch, and James W. Eckert, Coastal Design Criteria 

 Branch, under the general supervision of Dr. R.M. Sorensen, Chief, 

 Coastal Structures Branch. 



The authors acknowledge the useful suggestions provided by 

 R.A. Jachowski and Dr. F.E. Camfield of the Coastal Design Criteria 

 Branch. 



Comments on this publication are invited. 



Approved for publication in accordance with Public Law 166, 79th 

 Congress, approved 31 July 1945, as supplemented by Public Law 172, 88th 

 Congress, approved 7 November 1963. 



TED E. BISHOP 



Colonel, Corps 6f Engineers 



Commander and Director 



