by Peter DiLalla, Marine Underwriter ProSight Specialty Insurance A living shoreline is made of mostly native, aquatic plants with deep roots and can help restore damaged sections of the coast. Constructing living shorelines includes the following three advantages for marine contractors. Protects Against Erosion When a large body of water crashes […]

View the complete version here. When constructing piers and wharves, the surroundings that support those structures must be taken into account. Some of the factors to consider in the planning stages include location, clearances, operations, landslide approaches, and structural types.  By carefully designing these facilities with all of these factors […]

Pile Buck’s suggested tips for sheet pile driving. Click here for sheet pile design software.   First ….. Review your site investigation reports (whether soil boring, SPT or CPT reports) to anticipate “possible” driving conditions Especially for jobs that are challenging, perform a pile driving simulation to confirm that the […]

View complete article here. By Paul A. Thomas, PE, MBA, Senior Structural Engineer, QuakeWrap Inc., and Steve Delgado, Marketing Manager, QuakeWrap Inc. Introduction Sheet piles are one of the most common types of earth retention structures. Steel sheet piles have been in existence for over 100 years, and the methods […]

View the complete article here. A levee is an embankment that serves a particular purpose: to provide flood protection from seasonal high water.  Unlike small earth dams, levees are subject to water loading for short periods of time, from a few days to a few weeks per year.  For this […]

View complete article here. When new work and maintenance projects require dredging and materials disposal, then specific guidance should be followed for the evaluation of equipment and disposal. This guide is designed to provide an overview of the information that should be considered for these decisions. Design Considerations The operation […]

View the complete article here. Stone is a popular choice in construction, particularly for projects involving protection against water.  Large stones are often used to protect embankments, levees, river banks and engineered features against erosion.  They may also be used in the construction of dams, breakwaters, and other large structures. […]

View the complete article here. View Part 1 here. Designing Entrance Criteria and Protective Structures Entrance channels and other protective structures play an important role in the functionality of a small craft berthing facility; without proper placement and construction, the facility will not be useful. That is why contractors must […]

View the complete article here. Constructing a ferry terminal or a small craft berthing facility requires a thorough understanding of not only how to build a project in, or alongside a wet environment, but also of navigational basics, the environment, weather patterns, and how tides, waves and other factors will […]