Evaluation of Equipment for an Elevated Causeway.

Abstract

Evaluation tests of three pieces of equipment for use with an elevated causeway are reported. Each test is presented and discussed separately. The equipment evaluated includes two systems for lifting pontoons on piles - a hydraulic jacking system and block and tackle hoist system with Griphoist hand jacks - and explosive pile cutters. In general, the findings are: the hydraulic lift system proved to be too complex and unreliable; the block and tackle gear is marginally safe; the inside inflatable cutter satisfies more of the operational requirements than does either of the other two cutters. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0885579

Entities

People

  • Billy R. Karrh

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bridges
  • Causeways
  • Construction Equipment
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosives
  • Infrastructure
  • Land Transportation Infrastructure
  • Road Building Equipment
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Marine Hydrodynamics