UNUSUAL CONSTRUCTION METHOD USED TO BUILD UK DOCK

The reinforced-concrete wall panels were put down before excavating the entrance lock for Bristol's West Dock project in Great Britain. This allowed gate construction before excavation was completed. The method was adapted from a technique used to build highway underpasses.

• Corporate Authors:

  Donnelley (Reuben H) Corporation

  466 Lexington Avenue
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Glyn-Woods, E E
• Publication Date: 1975-12

Media Info

• Serial:
  • World Construction
  • Volume: 28
  • Issue Number: 12
  • Publisher: Donnelley (Reuben H) Corporation

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Concrete construction; Concrete structures; Construction; Docks; Excavations; Locks (Waterways); Reinforced concrete
• Old TRIS Terms: Dock construction; Wall panels
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147795
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 15 1977 12:00AM