Berth structures and factors affecting the choice of type of structures

Construction of port berth including open, solid and gravity wall structures and piles and decks considering all weather conditions prevailing in the region, tide conditions and the size and draft of ships calling to the port, design included in the work plan. In choosing the type of materials used for the construction of berth, while paying special attention to the type of sea bed in terms of the stiffness and strength of the bed materials, to other horizontal and vertical forces and loads on the berth structure and deck surface The berth is also taken into consideration. Designing berth structures based on the behavior of waves and the volume of underwater activities can take time. which requires doing underwater activities, the use of necessary and sufficient knowledge and experience of doing similar activities should be taken into consideration for selecting contractors. In this article, the types of berth structures, the factors affecting the choice of the type of structures and the horizontal and vertical loads on the berth and compliance with the requirements related to underwater activities in the construction of berth are discussed.

Berth structures and factors affecting the choice of type of structures Keywords:

Open Berth , pile and deck berth , seabed , horizontal and vertical loads , wave behavior , structure design