UNDERWATER CONCRETE STRUCTURES

A novel method is outlined of forming concrete structures under water by continuous vertical concrete construction, i.e. slipforming. Unlike the land-based operation using jacks, the lifting force in this method is provided by the positive buoyancy of the shutter assembly. Advantages of the method over existing forms of construction are examined and applications in the field of maritime structures proposed.

• Corporate Authors:

  Foxlow Publications Limited

  19 Harcourt Street
  London W1H 2AX,   England 
• Authors:
  • Simpson, J
• Publication Date: 1972-4

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 516-518
• Serial:
  • DOCK AND HARBOUR AUTHORITY
  • Volume: 52
  • Issue Number: 618

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete structures; Slip form paving; Underwater construction
• Uncontrolled Terms: Slipforming
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00034751
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Sep 29 1972 12:00AM