Bar mills scale model works dock house at cundy harbor lasercut wood kit 4 x 7 10. The three levels of earthquake ground surface accelerations were determined from a sitespecific probabilistic seismic hazard analysis psha in combination with sitespecific dynamic ground response analyses. Guide for design concrete marine structures aci 357. These building materials have the potential to adversely impact water quality and aquatic species, especially in areas with a. The eau 2012 takes into account the new generation of standards, which is shortly to be introduced into the building control system. Types of retaining wallsgravity walls precast crib walls gabion walls reinforced concrete walls. Pdf recommendations of the committee for waterfront structures. Waterfront structures define the shoreline in ocean, lake and river environments. If the seawall height is appropriately designed to prevent the majority of overtopping, there is no. This technical report deals with the soil mechanics aspects of the design of waterfront retaining structures built to withstand the effects of earthquake loadings. Key inputs from other chapters chapter 2 project requirements chapter 3 material properties chapter 4 hydraulic and geotechnical input conditions chapter 5 parameters for structure design chapter 9 construction methodology.
The piles are placed in the ground by impact driving, water jetting, augering, or some combination of these. Material durability in coastal environments wood wood foundations wood piles are the most widely used foundation material for elevating coastal residential structures. Following on from the previous joint publications, this new edition of eau 1996 contains the safety concept with partial safety factors in accordance with the eurocodes or the european prestandards as well as with the corresponding german standards and prestandards, while taking into account the national application document nad. This, the 8th english edition of the recommendations of the committee for waterfront structures, in the translation of the 10th german edition of the recommendations, which was published at the end of 2004. Ufc 415110 general criteria for waterfront construction. These groups have come together as a coalition to promote. This book provides guidance to waterfront property owners on the chesapeake bay and atlantic coastal bays atlantic. Visual quality refers to the aesthetic value of the landscape, the. Several types of seawall structures are shown in figure 116. The structures obsolete and the land often polluted, waterfronts became. For seawalls, the distance that the structure extends waterward of the upland must be minimized. Sheetpile walls are widely used for both large and small waterfront structures, ranging from small pleasureboat launching facilities to large dock structures where oceangoing ships can.
The type of structure depends on local practice, the geology at the site, available materials and. Request pdf on dec 31, 2000, kemal onder cetin and others published j. Efficient and economical development or restoration of. Waterfront development and urban rehabilitation project located in hamburg, germany on the edge of elbe river revitalizing the downtown and bringing urban life near the water example of how cities with working waterfronts can still create active public places without interfering with economic activity objectives. Harborshelter structures harborshelter structures are offshore structures that are designed to create a sheltered harbor. The type of blast abrasive media, hardness and grit size shall be such so as to achieve a surface profile, onto which the paint system is to be applied, which is compatible with the requirements of the paint system to be used. Remaking the urban waterfront, the urban land institute. A bulkhead has the same general purpose as a seawall. Waterfront facilities inspection and assessment books. Please see applicable statute for further information about each permit type. This manual of practice provides guidance on eight different types of inspection and explains how to match inspection types to project needs. This guideline entitled guidelines on strategic maintenance for port structures aims at providing developing countries, particularly asean countries, with assistance to appropriately maintain their various port structures such as concrete structures and steel structures.
In general, the revetment should follow the crosssection of the bluff or dune and be located as close to the bluff or dune as possible. Sheet pile wall types, construction methods, advantages and disadvantages are described in this article. The waterfront facility operations guide as the committee envisions it should be straightforward, accurate, plainly written document that can be read and easily understood by anyone even if they are not familiar with the facility and implemented. United states controlling decay in agriculture waterfront. The seismic design of waterfront retaining structures. Recommendations of the committee for waterfront structures harbours and waterways 9. This revised version follows the goal recommendations of. The first type of retaining wall that you should consider is a gravity retaining wall. The transformation of the urban ports is, without a doubt, one of the big chapters.
They are useful for changing current and sand movements but also to redirect rivers and streams. However, while a seawall is selfcontained, relatively thick, and is supported by its own weight, the bulkhead is a relatively thin wall. Biological damage to abovewater parts of waterfront structures is caused directly or indirectly by the activ ity of fungi and insects that utilize the wood for food or nesting material. Because not only japan but also many countries are plagued by aged. Maintenance of waterfront facilities historic naval ships association. The waterfront park coalition is an alliance of environmental, civic and community groups that support revitalization of the new york city waterfront with public open space and restored ecological habitat. Waterfront facilities wbdg whole building design guide.
Normally only the front or seaward side of a wharf is used for berthing, because the water depth and accessibility on the. It addresses the stability and movement of gravity retaining walls and anchored sheet pile walls, and the dynamic forces against the walls of drydocks and uframe locks. Lateral load analysis of waterfront structures supported. Mndot permit types and fees minnesota department of. The seismic design criteria for each structure of concept a, c, and d will be as specified in tables 1, 2, and 3. These walls work by using their weight to resist the pressure of the ground that is behind them. Guidelines on strategic maintenance for port structures. Permits are valid for travel only on state roads and highways.
Lateral load analysis of waterfront structures supported on plumb piles j. Analysis of wharvespiers under lateral loads is often conducted by assuming the piles to be fully restrained at a presumed distance below the mudline. Southern pine and douglas fir are the principal wood species used. Waterfront structures geotechnical engineering mrce. The boundaries of functional application between basic structure types are not well defined. Waterfront areas partly due to their central situation respect to the cities that house them, have become true laboratories of experimentation of the new space structures of the global city. Fhwa nhi06089 10 earth retaining structures soils and foundations volume ii 10 6 december 2006 virtually all traditional types of walls may be regarded as externally stabilized systems refer to figure 102a. Use of preservativetreated wood and alternative materials. It must adequately transfer loads acting on the structure to the supporting soils and. Chapter 3 types and structural configurations of concrete marine structures, p. Citizen activism in relaiming lost waterfronts and historic regions pushed much rede. This underwater inspection criteria is intended to provide guidance to the cslc on the.
Decay fungi are primitive plants that obtain their food from wood fig. Waterfront structures may be broadly divided into three types as follows. Coastal protection structures coastal protection structures are constructed principally to protect the coastal line. Mrce engineers specializing in the design and rehabilitation of waterfront structures are adept at defining the structural system, evaluation of damage to structural components marine borers, dry rot, spalling, and steel and concrete quality to determine the remaining structural life or downgrade live load capacity.
Used to build continuous walls for waterfront structures and for. Waterfront structures waterfront structures may be broadly divided into three types as fpllows. Because distress to a waterfront structure may not be recognizable from above water, the inspection must include an assessment of the extent and severity of deterioration from above and underwater. Mrce engineers specializing in the design and rehabilitation of waterfront structures are adept at defining the structural system, evaluation of damage to structural components marine borers, dry rot, spalling, and steel and concrete quality to determine the. Gravity walls, in the form of cantilever structures or gravity. Preservationists took to preserving historic structures, much of which were located along the waterfront and still standing because of a long period of abandonment. Despite its particular location, a foundation must support the building above it and all the loads that are exerted on it. The types of waterfront facilities covered include. Since 1949 the committee for waterfront structures has operated on honorary base as a committee of the society for harbour engineering htg, hamburg, and since 1951 also as working group of the german society for geotechnics dggt, essen. It will therefore be possible to design and build waterfront structures that are in.
There are four main types of retaining walls that you should be aware of if you are considering installing one of these structures in your home. Assessment of soil types with respect to installation methods. Each person responsible for barge handling at the facility should be given a copy of the. Filter type structures stone revetments and similar. The following discussion provides a very brief introduction to the types of waterfront facilities that may be encountered. There are many types of waterfront facilities and structures with varying uses and functions. Now the full revision of the collected published recommendations which began with. Chapter 2 protective waterfront structures pile buck magazine.
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