MAINTAINING STABILITY OF A SLENDER ORE-LOADING PIER FOR SHIPS OF THREE TIMES DESIGN TONNAGE. ANALYSIS AND FENDERING

The greater part of the iron ore from the well known Swedish mines at Kiiruna is being shipped through the port of Narvik. Here a new ore-loading pier was built shortly after World War 2, intended to load ships of up to 27,000 dwt, somewhat bigger than actually used at the time. However, by 1965-66 ships of 70,000 to 80,000 tons were berthing at the pier, and the owners were concerned about its stability. A description is provided of how additional lateral support was achieved by use of a dolphin which protects the pier head against Case A impact besides supporting it directly. For the rest of the pier an analysis was made to determine the number and type of energy absorbing fenders required.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract of paper delivered at the First International Conference on "Port and Ocean Engineering under Arctic Conditions" held at Trondheim, Norway, August 23-30, 1971
• Corporate Authors:

  POAC Conference

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• Authors:
  • Bradtzaeg, A
• Publication Date: 1971

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cold weather construction; Fenders (Wharves); Ore terminals; Piers (Supports); Piers (Wharves); Reinforced concrete
• Geographic Terms: Arctic Regions
• Old TRIS Terms: Arctic engineering; Fender systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00025694
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Arctic Institute of North America
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 28 1972 12:00AM