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.
Port of Cherbourg
Dock Harbour Authority
Dock and Harbour Authority ; 33 , n 387
1953
5 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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