Research Article
Dec 1981
Cellular Cofferdam for Trident Drydock: Performance
Authors: Max D. Sorota, F.ASCE, Mark X. Haley, AM.ASCE, and Edward B. Kinner, M.ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107, Issue 12
Abstract
The construction and performance of a permanent steel sheet pile cellular cofferdam designed to accommodate a maximum water depth of 79 ft (24 m) is described. The cofferdam is among the first to be constructed in the United States which, because of expected interlock tensions, required the use of high strength steel sheet piles and extruded wye connections. Vibratory probe compaction of the cell and connecting are fill was performed to prohibit earthquake liquefaction, to minimize settlements and to obtain necessary weight for cofferdam stability. A pumped cell fill dewatering system was used to limit interlock tensions during and following cofferdam basin unwatering.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107 • Issue 12 • December 1981
Pages: 1657 - 1676
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Dec 1981
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Max D. Sorota, F.ASCE
Sr. Vice Pres., Fay, Spofford & Thorndike, Inc., Boston, Mass
Mark X. Haley, AM.ASCE
Sr. Engr., Haley & Aldrich, Inc., Cambridge, Mass
Edward B. Kinner, M.ASCE
Sr. Vice Pres., Haley & Aldrich, Inc., Cambridge, Mass
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