Lift System for Elevated Causeways.
Abstract
A new type of lift system using hydraulic chain jacks was developed for elevating causeways. Tests were conducted to evaluate the lift hardware and to determine the feasibility and practicability of elevating a causeway section in the surf zone on an open beach with this system. Ammi unit-hull pontoons measuring 28 x 90 x 5 feet were used as test-bed pontoons. Two independent tests were performed. In the Phase I tests the developed elevating components were evaluated and techniques and procedures for system operation were determined. In the Phase 2 tests the effects of dynamic loads on the shock-absorbing hardware of the lift system were evaluated and elevating procedures for elevating several causeway sections were established. Logistics and time requirements for a complete, elevated, shorefast pier were derived from these tests.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA018952
Entities
People
- C. I. Skaalen
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center