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 […]

View the complete version here. See part I here. Introduction Sheet piles are, by definition, structural units which when connected one to another, will form a continuous wall, generally for retaining earth or excluding water. Interlocking devices formed as part of the manufactured product provide the wall continuity. Sheet piling […]

  View complete article here. Coastal engineering is a highly specialized type of engineering that is designed to address both natural and man-made changes in coastal zones. A well-considered coastal engineering solution can provide the structural and non-structural protection against coastal changes, and can maximize beneficial effects while minimizing adverse […]

Marine railways, or patent slips, are inclined planes that extend from the shoreline into the water, with a geared hauling machine used to pull vessels out of the water through a combination of horizontal and vertical movements. Marine railways are a less expensive alternative to dry docks for marine vessel […]

Along bluffs and coastal shorelines, various structures are often necessary to protect beaches from wave action, or to retain fill or in situ soil.  There are three primary structure types that can be utilized to accomplish these goals, including protective materials laid on slopes, known as revetments, and vertical structures, […]

Pile Buck’s suggested tips for sheet pile driving. Click here for sheet pile design software.   First … Read your Soil Borings/SPT’s to anticipate “possible” driving conditions. Inspect your sheets. Work only with undamaged sheets. Piles must be straight or driving will be difficult. All sheets should be inspected for […]