Flexible Steel Dolphins, System-Wide Performance Study
Publication: Ports 2007: 30 Years of Sharing Ideas: 1977-2007
Abstract
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 by personal observation of each dolphin.
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Ports 2007: 30 Years of Sharing Ideas: 1977-2007
Pages: 1 - 10
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© 2007 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Apr 26, 2012
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Architectural engineering
- Barriers (by type)
- Building management
- Case studies
- Coasts, oceans, ports, and waterways engineering
- Energy infrastructure
- Engineering fundamentals
- Engineering materials (by type)
- Fenders
- Ferries
- Foundations
- Geotechnical engineering
- Hydraulic engineering
- Hydraulic structures
- Infrastructure
- Lifeline systems
- Maintenance and operation
- Materials engineering
- Metals (material)
- Methodology (by type)
- Ocean engineering
- Offshore structures
- Pile foundations
- Piles
- Ports and harbors
- Protective structures
- Research methods (by type)
- Steel
- Steel piles
- Structural engineering
- Structures (by type)
- Water and water resources
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