Design which overcomes difficulties with gravity fenders is composed of vertical frame which ship presses against in berthing; frame is pivoted near top and bottom to links, which are also pivoted to berth; energy of ship is absorbed by lifting plurality of superposed weights; installation of this type may considerably reduce expense in jetty construction.
New type of fender for Jetties and Wharves
Dock Harbour Authority
Dock and Harbour Authority ; 33 , n 381
1952
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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