HYDRAULIC-PNEUMATIC FLOATING FENDER - FINAL EVALUATION.
Abstract
Two experimental hydraulic-pneumatic floating fenders for a wharf underwent in-service tests at a moderately exposed harbor (San Diego, California) and a protected harbor (Port Hueneme, California) from March 1963 until October 1967. Each fender consists of a wood-steel-plastic bulkhead 50 feet long, 1 foot 8 inches wide, and 7 feet 3 inches high fronted by two air-filled and two water-filled rubber bags, and chains with weights to maintain the total assembly in position. Combined initial and maintenance cost is high; but the fenders are considered to be cost-effective in sheltered locations, and to a lesser extent in exposed locations, where mechanical damage to ships and marine foulings are significant. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0670475
Entities
People
- D. A. Davis
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center