xbloc

Pioneering Coastal Protection with Efficiency and Sustainability

The Xbloc offers a ground-breaking line of wave and current protection solutions designed to enhance resilience, sustainability, and cost-efficiency for coastal and marine infrastructure. The Xbloc system includes multiple variations that serve a variety of applications, from coastal defence to riverbank stabilisation. Inspired by a mission to blend innovation with sustainability, the Xbloc range has been deployed in over 500,000 successful installations across six continents.

Xbloc is a licensed technology, developed by Delta Marine Consultants from The Netherlands. More information about design and applications of Xbloc can be found at www.xbloc.com.

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Benefits

Resilience to Climate Challenges

Designed to withstand increasingly extreme weather conditions, Xbloc’s proven stability exceeds standard wave protection requirements. Its resilience is unmatched, with Xbloc units capable of withstanding wave heights up to 200% of design specifications.

Environmentally Sustainable Design

Xbloc and its variants, such as XblocPlus and Xstone, are designed with a commitment to sustainability. The unique shape and interlocking system of Xbloc require less concrete, reducing material usage by up to 50% and lowering the associated carbon footprint.

Cost Efficiency

Xbloc’s innovative interlocking design offers a highly cost-effective solution by requiring fewer blocks and a thinner armour layer. XblocPlus, in particular, reduces the number of blocks needed by up to 50% compared to conventional methods, speeding up installation and lowering construction costs.

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Why choose Xbloc?

Xbloc® is an ideal choice for projects that prioritize sustainability, durability, and cost savings in coastal protection and flood management. With options tailored for both river and marine environments, the Xbloc product line serves a wide range of applications.

With Xbloc, DMC has created a family of solutions that provide enduring protection for infrastructure while meeting the evolving challenges of climate change. The Xbloc product line demonstrates that effective coastal defence can be both cost-effective and environmentally responsible, setting a new standard in marine construction. Whether you’re safeguarding a shoreline or enhancing riverbank stability, Xbloc offers a smart, reliable solution that’s engineered for the future.

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Applications

Breakwaters: Xbloc provides an interlocking armour layer that effectively dissipates wave energy and prevents erosion of the coast.
Sea Walls and Revetments: Its stability and high resistance to wave impact make Xbloc suitable for safeguarding infrastructure from tidal forces and storm surges.
River Groins and Scour Protection: excellent for stabilising riverbanks, preventing scouring around bridge piers and other in-river structures.
Flood Defence Structures: enhances the stability of flood defences, helping to protect areas prone to rising river levels and flood events.
Harbour and Port Structures: Xbloc provides long-term stability for offshore constructions, including port expansions, jetties, and breakwaters.
Wave Dissipation for Offshore Wind Farms: Xbloc’s ability to reduce wave impact makes it an ideal armour solution to protect the bases of offshore structures.