AN INFLATABLE CAUSEWAY

Abstract

An inflatable causeway that can be side-carried on an LST in multiple tiers may offer a marked logistic advantage over the present causeways. Such a causeway was developed by NCEL and tested. Each causeway section consists of 24 steel modules assembled into two 12-unit strings with angles, and supported on inflatable pontoon cells restrained in cavities. The assembled superstructure resembles an inverted muffin tin. The cells are inflated by an air source external to the system; a limited auxiliary air supply is housed internally for emergency use. Engineering tests and operational evaluation of the NCEL design indicate that the concept is technically sound and operationally feasible. The inflatable causeway is recommended for fleet use.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 1964
Accession Number
AD0445030

Entities

People

  • J. J. Hromadik
  • J. J. Traffalis
  • R. A. Bliss

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
  • Air Supplies
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
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  • Engineering
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  • Marine Corps
  • Military Research
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Ships
  • Standards
  • Structural Loads
  • Systems Engineering
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Training

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  • Materials Science
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.