Protecting Timber Piles in Seawater Environments

Abstract

Timber piles are widely used in coastal construction. This note discusses marine organisms that attack timber piles, methods of preservation, and repair options.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1982
Accession Number
AD1003855

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aquatic Organisms
  • Brackish Water
  • Civil Engineering
  • Coastal Engineering
  • Construction
  • Construction Materials
  • Creosote
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Flexural Properties
  • Flexural Strength
  • Fresh Water
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Tars
  • United States
  • Water

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.