Title: New Technologies Proven in Precast Concrete Modular Floating Pier for U.S. Navy
Date: July-August, 2005
Volume: 50
Issue: 4
Page number: 76-99
Author(s): Michael W. LaNier, Markus Wernli, Robert Easley, Preston S. Springston
https://doi.org/10.15554/pcij.07012005.76.99
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Abstract
Representing a breakthrough in naval vessel berthing infrastructure, a test bed structure for a large-scale modular hybrid floating pier was designed with state-of-the-art precast/prestressed concrete technology and a number of material and design innovations. In 2004, the $5 million 15.2 × 30.5 × 8.8 m (50 × 100 × 29 ft) test structure was fabricated, erected, and open-ocean towed to its final destination in San Diego, California, as proof of concept for a future $45 million, 400 m (1300 ft) long double-deck floating pier for the U.S. Navy. The Modular Hybrid Pier was conceived as a replacement for obsolete and deteriorating naval berthing facilities. Designed for 100 years of repair-free service, the pier will provide a high level of support services to a variety of vessel classes and facilitate a rapid upgrade of vessel utilities with the advance of fleet support system technologies. More than 25 government, university, and private entities collaborated to develop this groundbreaking concept in precast concrete pier infrastructure.
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