The present invention relates to a stairs-type hydrophilic revetment block
having seawater flow ports and a construction method thereof. The
existing coastal breakwaters, embankment, revetments, etc. are
constructed to pacify the sea areas. However, because of occlusiveness of
their structure, seawater flow is significantly reduced and pollutants
are accumulated without being diffused to the open sea. As a result, the
self-cleaning action is interrupted and the benthic ecosystem is in
danger of being destroyed due to oxygen deficiency as the accumulated
organic materials are decomposed. And, the conventional structures are
designed and constructed mainly to block waves in order to pacify the sea
areas and protect harbor facilities. In contrast, the stairs-type
hydrophilic revetment block having seawater flow ports of the present
invention provides easy access for people, reduces reflected waves,
pacify the sea areas, maximizes improvement of seawater quality through
smooth inflow and outflow of seawater and reduces cost needed for setup
and protection of mound. The hydrophilic revetment block of the present
invention comprises a base block, an intermediate block and an
intermediate block having reservoirs. The present invention also provides
a construction method using the revetment block.