HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC FLOATING FENDER--FINAL EVALUATION

This final report summarizes the results of in-service tests of two experimental hydraulic-pneumatic floating fenders in the Harbors of San Diego, California and Port Heuneme, California. Each fender consisted of a wood-steel-plastic bulkhead 50 ft. long, 1 ft. 8 inches wide and 7 ft. 3 inches high fronted by two air-filled and two water filled rubber bags, and chains with weights to maintain the total assembly in position. Significant conclusions based on this study as reported by the authors include: The experimental hydraulic-pneumatic fenders are an expensive alternate to conventional fender pile systems; although the combined initial and maintenance cost is high, the fender system is considered to be cost-effective in sheltered locations; and the fender should prove useful in upgrading the effectiveness of existing fender systems.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Sponsoring Military Activity: Naval Facilties Engineering Command, Washington, D.C. (Project No. Y-F015-20-01-022).
• Corporate Authors:

  Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory

  Port Hueneme, CA  United States 
• Authors:
  • Davis, D A
• Publication Date: 1968-5

Media Info

• Pagination: 24 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash tests; Docking; Fenders; Impact; Pneumatic equipment
• Old TRIS Terms: Berthing impact forces; Pneumatic fenders
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Research; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00051025
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Galveston
• Report/Paper Numbers: R-580 Tech Rpt
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 20 1974 12:00AM