Finger Pier/Spine Pier Connection for the Expeditionary Pier.

Abstract

A critical component of the floating expeditionary pier concept is the connection between the finger piers and the main body or spine. This report provides an assessment of the present design capabilities for such a structure. Shock absorbing system and hinge pin design are identified as particularly difficult design problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA146144

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Bodies
  • Computer Programs
  • Engineering
  • Equations Of Motion
  • Feet
  • Floating Platforms
  • Materials
  • Mathematical Models
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Phase
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shock Absorbers
  • Structural Components
  • Structural Engineering
  • Surges
  • Yaw

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies