DIRECT MEASUREMENT OF BERTHING FORCES

The berthing forces are considered in terms of equipollent static forces. The direction, distribution and intensities of such forces are computed on the basis of assumptions, regarding the ship displacement tonnage, approach velocity, and approach angle. A reliable method of assessing the design values for berthing forces is proposed. The theory of the proposed method is presented with minimum mathematics. The related experimental work and some observations are discussed. The studied pier consisted of rigid reinforced concrete platforms resting on piles; accommodating medium size general cargo and passenger ships; equipped with simple inefficient fenders.

• Corporate Authors:

  Foxlow Publications Limited

  19 Harcourt Street
  London W1H 2AX,   England 
• Authors:
  • Tankut, T
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 296-299
• Serial:
  • DOCK AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY
  • Volume: 56
  • Issue Number: 663

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Design; Docking; Docks; Impact; Marine fenders; Piers; Structural piers
• Old TRIS Terms: Berthing impact forces; Dock design; Fender systems
• Subject Areas: Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00138045
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Aug 23 1976 12:00AM