THE FORM AND DIMENSIONS OF FENDER FRONT STRUCTURES

The article discusses the required dimensions, the front structure of a fender must have to avoid the fender causing plastic deformations in the side of a ship. Diagrams for tankers and bulk carriers are presented from which the dimensions of the fender front can be determined when the fender force and the size of the ship is known.

• Corporate Authors:

  Foxlow Publications Limited

  19 Harcourt Street
  London W1H 2AX,   England 
• Authors:
  • Svendsen, I A
  • Jensen, J V
• Publication Date: 1970-6

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 65-69
• Serial:
  • DOCK AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY
  • Volume: 51
  • Issue Number: 596

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Berthing facilities; Fenders; Fenders (Wharves); Hulls
• Old TRIS Terms: Berthing structures; Hull damage prevention
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00024825
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jan 21 1972 12:00AM