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Pier & Wharf Construction Part IV: Fender Systems

View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf facility, one of the…

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Pier & Wharf Construction Part III: Load Requirements

View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf, one of the most…

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Pier & Wharf Construction Part II: Structural Design

View the complete version here. As with any construction project, the structural design of piers…

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Cost Effective Timber Pile Bridge Repairs

View complete article here. Based on MDOT data States like Minnesota have hundreds of timber…

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Pier & Wharf Construction Part I: Facility Planning

View the complete version here. When constructing piers and wharves, the surroundings that support those…

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The Design and Construction of Levees

View the complete article here. A levee is an embankment that serves a particular purpose:…

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Using Large Stone in Marine Construction Projects

View the complete article here. Stone is a popular choice in construction, particularly for projects…

Ferry Terminals and Small Craft Berthing Facilities – Manual Part 2

View the complete article here. View Part 1 here. Designing Entrance Criteria and Protective Structures…

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Ferry Terminals and Small Craft Berthing Facilities – Manual Part 1

View the complete article here. Constructing a ferry terminal or a small craft berthing facility…

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Basics of Coastal Engineering

  View complete article here. Coastal engineering is a highly specialized type of engineering that…

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Marine Railways / Patent Slips Guide

Marine railways, or patent slips, are inclined planes that extend from the shoreline into the…

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The Design of Coastal Revetments, Seawalls, and Bulkheads

Along bluffs and coastal shorelines, various structures are often necessary to protect beaches from wave…