Reconstruction of "Quai de France", completed in 1952; new structure which involved encroachment of 4.80 m towards basin, has shape of angular frame with counterforts and rests on rock and old quay; work was characterized by method of building caissons in elements and assembling these by prestressing.


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    Title :

    Port of Cherbourg


    Additional title:

    Dock Harbour Authority


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1953


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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