RAPID DESIGN OF BRIDGE FENDERING SYSTEMS

The design of fendering systems, which protect bridge piers against ship impact or at minimum retard direct collision, has utilized basic fundamentals of physics and simple pile equilibrium. Such assumptions can often lead to grossly overdesigned systems or, in some cases, inaccurate force evaluation in the entire support system. In order to improve the state of the art and provide accurate design data, and still maintain simplistic design, a comprehensive design study has been initiated.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Marine Technology Society

  5565 Sterrett Place, Suite 108
  Columbia, MD  United States  21044
• Authors:
  • Heins, C P
  • Derucher, K N
  • HOFFMAN, M
• Publication Date: 1979-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 15-20
• Serial:
  • Marine Technology Society Journal
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Marine Technology Society
  • ISSN: 0025-3324
  • Serial URL: http://ingentaconnect.com/content/mts/mtsj

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Abutments; Bridge piers; Bridges; Crashes; Design; Design methods; Fenders; Inland waterways; Occupant protection devices; Piers; Protection; Safety equipment; Structural piers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Impact protection
• Old TRIS Terms: Protective devices
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00310679
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 22 1980 12:00AM