Research Article
May 1980
Engineering Planning of Dike and Polder Airports
Publication: Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 106, Issue 3
Abstract
A dike and polder airport is one constructed on land reclaimed from the bed of a lake or the sea. The area reclaimed is known by the Dutch word polder; a dike completely encircles the polder, maintaining it in a dry condition. Engineering planning of such a structure is centered on four important considerations: (1)Stability of the dike; (2)protection against wave action; (3)constructability; and (4)cost. Stability is assured through a program of intensive foundation explorations and sliding-surface analyses of the dike slopes. Protection against wave action is provided by manmade or natural armor units, designed to resist storms that may be expected to occur in a very long period—often 1,000 yr or more. Constructability is achieved through the use of high-capacity dredges and other marine equipment and by taking full advantage of natural local materials for the bulk of the dike embankments.
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Transportation Engineering Journal of ASCE
Volume 106 • Issue 3 • May 1980
Pages: 245 - 255
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: May 1980
Published online: Feb 5, 2021
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Frank T. Wheby, F.ASCE
Pres., Frank T. Wheby Ltd., Consulting Civ. and Geotechnical Engrs., Evanston, Ill.
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