If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , then the breakwater height above the datum will be
A)2.5 m
B)4 m
C)5 m
D)7 m

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The breakwater height should be the sum of the maximum spring rise and the height of the waves, which is 2 m + 4 m = 6 m. However, to ensure safety and account for additional factors like wave run-up, a common practice is to add an extra meter, making it 7 m.

If the Maximum Spring Rise Is 2 M and Height