Flexible Steel Dolphins, System-Wide Performance Study
This paper presents a case study on the performance of the flexible steel dolphins in the Washington State Ferries (WSF) system, including observations and analysis of each dolphin. The flexible steel pile dolphin was developed to be environmentally friendly, meet the increased energy demands for the larger vessels, and have low maintenance. They are a new style of fender system that absorbs energy through a combination of fenders and piling. The purpose of the work was to evaluate the performance and durability of this new style of fender system. The performance evaluation was accomplished by surveying the masters and mates using the dolphins. The durability evaluation was accomplished by reviewing design criteria, design and construction issues, repair and maintenance records, and personal observation of each dolphin.
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Corporate Authors:
American Society of Civil Engineers
Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute, 1801 Alexander Bell Drive
Reston, VA United States 20191-4400 -
Authors:
- Klusmeyer, Louis A
- Richardson, Robert E
- McIntosh, Nicole
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Conference:
- The Eleventh Triannual International Conference: Ports 2007, 30 Years of Sharing Ideas...1977-2007
- Location: San Diego CA, United States
- Date: 2007-3-25 to 2007-3-28
- Publication Date: 2007
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: CD-ROM
- Features: Figures; Photos; Tables;
- Pagination: 10p
- Monograph Title: Ports 2007: 30 Years of Sharing Ideas...1977-2007
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Case studies; Dolphins (Piles); Durability; Energy absorption; Fenders (Wharves); Performance
- Identifier Terms: Washington State Ferries
- Uncontrolled Terms: Low maintenance
- Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Terminals and Facilities;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01077505
- Record Type: Publication
- ISBN: 9780784408346
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Oct 5 2007 2:28PM