If H is the height of the wave expected, then the height of the breakwater is generally taken as
A. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the datum
B. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the low water level
C. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the high water level
D. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the mean sea level
Answer: Option C
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A. The length of design vessel
B. The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
C. The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
D. Twice the length of design vessel
A. Beam
B. Depth
C. Free-board
D. Draft
A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. Only (iii) is correct
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