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Dolos View II


 

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Dolos View II
A dolos (plural dolosse) is a concrete block in a complex geometric shape weighing up to 20 tons, used in great numbers to protect harbour walls from the erosive force of ocean waves. They were developed in 1963 and are found in millions around the world. It is through these simple yet effective use of low tech technology that many harbors are protected such as this one in Hawaii.Eric Mowbray Merrifield, East London Harbour Engineer won the Shell Design Award & Technology Gold medal.

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David Phalen 		 

Excellent foreground elements, colors, textures and clarity!! Well done!!


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June 13, 2012

 
- JudyAnn Rector

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JudyAnn Rector's Gallery 		  Beautiful image, Songbird... also very interesting!


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June 13, 2012

 
- Songbird Cline

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Songbird Cline's Gallery 		  Thank you very much..


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- Songbird Cline

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Songbird Cline's Gallery 		  fascinating how, why and where things are invented..Merrifield wished to design a block that did not break up or shift when struck by the sea; that was cheap; and that did not require precise placement. He said that he wanted a block designed in such a way that it could be "sprinkled like children's jacks"... a simple low tech amazingly effective invention.


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