Main advantage of new fender system is that it distributes energy of impact to larger area of pier, affording better cushioning between moored vessel and pier; other advantages are lower initial cost, ease of fabrication and installation, low maintenance, ease of replacement. (see also Dock and Harbour Authority v 36 n 421 Nov 1955 p 213-5)


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    Title :

    Retractable fender system adopted at New York Naval Shipyard


    Additional title:

    Civ Eng (NY)


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    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1956


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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