A research and field study leads to the conclusion that, for berthing ships up to 20,000 tons displacement, the best fender systems for Navy docks are (1) a modified retractable system for sheltered harbors; (2) standard greenheart pile with rubber bearing block at deck level for unsheltered harbors; and (3) the Raykin (rubber-inshear) system for dock corners generally. It is recommended (1) that resilient floating fenders be used for berthing large vessels; (2) that the Laboratory's newly proposed HYNEU or HYFOAM fender (two rubber bags, one inside the other, the outer filled with water, the inner filled with air or foam) be considered for use in either protected or exposed harbors; (3) that prototype installations of three proposed fender systems (for which specifications are given) be tested; and (4) that a study be made of incorporating bow-propeller units in newly constructed ships for greater control in berthing. (Author)


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    Title :

    A Study of Effective Fender Systems for Navy Piers and Wharves


    Contributors:
    T. T. Lee (author)

    Publication date :

    1965


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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