WIT Press

Innovative Techniques For Quay Wall Renovation And Stabilisation

Price

Free (open access)

Volume

39

Pages

15

Published

1998

Size

1,563 kb

Paper DOI

10.2495/MAR980131

Copyright

WIT Press

Author(s)

F. Elskens & L. Bols

Abstract

Very often (old) existing harbour structures have to be renovated and stabilised because of several reasons, such as: deepening works for modern shipping capacity increase of the quay repairs instead of rebuilding harbour area restrictions This paper will highlight the international experience (design and construct) in quay wall restoration and stabilisation works, using: 1 . Marine drilling and foundation techniques (Hydro Soil Services): ground anchors VHP grouting drain structures 2. Innovative bottom protection methods (Bitumar): prefabricated and immersed fibrous open stone asphalt

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