Handbook of Quay Walls

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Summary


Chapter 1 Introduction




1.1 Function of quay walls
1.2 Objective of this handbook
1.3 Layout of the handbook


Chapter 2 History of quay wall construction




2.1 Ports as a source of prosperity
2.2 Ports and quays past and present
2.3 History of quay wall construction in Rotterdam


Chapter 3 Main types of quay wall




3.1 Functions and main types of quay walls
3.2 Gravity walls
3.3 Sheet pile walls
3.4 Sheet pile walls with relieving platform
3.5 Open berth quay
3.6 Examples of gravity walls
3.7 Examples of sheet pile walls
3.8 Examples of walls with relieving platform
3.9 Examples of open berth quays
3.10 Examples of repair or deepening of quay walls


Chapter 4 Site Investigation




4.1 Importance of investigation
4.2 Survey and monitoring plan
4.3 Topographical and hydrographic investigations
4.4 Hydraulic investigations: water levels
4.5 Hydraulic investigations: waves
4.6 Hydraulic investigation: other wave phenomena
4.7 Hydraulic investigations: points of special interest
4.8 Hydraulic investigation: currents
4.9 Investigation into ice loads
4.10 Investigation into meteorological conditions
4.11 Investigations into morphological conditions
4.12 Investigation into nautical boundary conditions
4.13 Investigation into seismic impacts
4.14 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigation: soil investigation plan
4.15 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigations: desktop study, geological maps, groundwater maps
4.16 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigations: site visits, geophysical investigations and site investigations
4.17 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigations: laboratory tests
4.18 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigation: determination of parameters
4.19 Geotechnical and geohydrological investigation: presentation of the results
4.20 Environmental investigation


Chapter 5 Terms of reference




5.1 Terms of reference for design and construction
5.2 Functional terms of reference
5.3 Technical terms of reference
5.4 Detailed explanation


Chapter 6 Design of quay walls




6.1 Design rules
6.2 Functional design aspects
6.3 Structural design aspects
6.4 Features of the constructive design
6.5 Safety philosophy
6.6 Parameters
6.7 Design models and calculation methods
6.8 Calculation and schematizing


Chapter 7 Quay-elements




7.1 Introduction
7.2 Pile foundations
7.3 Sheet pile wall systems
7.4 Anchorages
7.5 Superstructures
7.6 Transitional structures
7.7 Berthing equipment
7.8 Other berth details
7.9 Drainage systems
7.10 Crane tracks and rail structures
7.11 Bottom protection
7.12 Instrumentation for data collection


Chapter 8 Materials




8.1 Concrete and concrete technological aspects
8.2 Steel
8.3 Corrosion


Chapter 9 Construction




9.1 Introduction
9.2 Design
9.3 Construction methods
9.4 Layout of the construction site
9.5 Surveying of the construction site
9.6 Environmental boundary conditions
9.7 Foundation and substructure
9.8 Superstructure
9.9 Fill behind the quay wall
9.10 Dredging
9.11 Scour protection
9.12 Auxiliary structures
9.13 Quality control and quality assurance
9.14 Completion and acceptance of the works


Chapter 10 Costs




10.1 General
10.2 Cost estimate system according to CROW
10.3 Estimation of the construction costs on the basis of indices
10.4 Estimation of the engineering costs
10.5 Risk analysis


Chapter 11 Management and maintenance of quay walls




11.1 From reactive to active management
11.2 The quay wall as a system
11.3 Objectives
11.4 Modelling
11.5 Information
11.6 Assessments
11.7 Measures
11.8 Implementation
11.9 Contribution, conveyance and feedback


Chapter 12 Lessons from experience




12.1 You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs
12.2 Soil investigations
12.3 Combined walls
12.4 Pile foundations
12.5 Relieving platform
12.6 Anchorage
12.7 Superstructure
12.8 Berthing equipment
12.9 Bottom protection
12.10 Drainage and dewatering
12.11 Deformations of quay structures
12.12 Back fill and dredging
12.13 Earthquake zones
12.14 Working in an aggressive tropical environment
12.15 Quality assurance
12.16 Wise use of the quay


Chapter 13 Future developments




13.1 Introduction
13.2 Port developments
13.3 Ship developments
13.4 Development of logistic concepts
13.5 Development of new quay concepts


Chapter 14 Bibliography, standards, websites




14.1 Bibliography
14.2 Standards
14.3 WebsitesAnnex







Annex A Checklist technical terms of reference
Annex B Explanation of the safety considerations for the
sheet pile wall in a quay structure
Annex C Determination of the design value for normative differences in piezometric head over a quay structure
Annex D Calculation example for a quay wall with a relieving platform
Annex E Contract and conveyance of works
Annex F Glossary of terms and abbreviations used


Nomenclature; Addresses of sponsors and advertisers; Acknowledgement of photographs; Index.