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Geotechnical Aspects of Three Storm Surge Barrier Sites to Protect New York City from Flooding
The intent of this paper is to address the geotechnical aspects and challenges to the engineering of proposed storm surge barriers in the waters surrounding New York City. The geologic, bathymetric (water depth) and topographic conditions at each of the following three sites will be explored: The Narrows, Long Island Sound, and the Arthur Kill. The paper will explore the general options for foundations that could be utilized for various different basic types of surge barriers, including navigable lock and dam (ubiquitous); fold flat buoyant floating gate (venice); rotating type (london, thames river); swinging hinged gate (netherlands and elsewhere); and others. The apparent suitability and applicability of various foundation options, for each of the three sites, given the geologic and bathymetric conditions at each site, will be evaluated. A conceptual assessment of other considerations such as navigation, sedimentation, scale and scope, and such will be touched upon as they relate to the foundation and geotechnical aspects of the barrier design.
Geotechnical Aspects of Three Storm Surge Barrier Sites to Protect New York City from Flooding
The intent of this paper is to address the geotechnical aspects and challenges to the engineering of proposed storm surge barriers in the waters surrounding New York City. The geologic, bathymetric (water depth) and topographic conditions at each of the following three sites will be explored: The Narrows, Long Island Sound, and the Arthur Kill. The paper will explore the general options for foundations that could be utilized for various different basic types of surge barriers, including navigable lock and dam (ubiquitous); fold flat buoyant floating gate (venice); rotating type (london, thames river); swinging hinged gate (netherlands and elsewhere); and others. The apparent suitability and applicability of various foundation options, for each of the three sites, given the geologic and bathymetric conditions at each site, will be evaluated. A conceptual assessment of other considerations such as navigation, sedimentation, scale and scope, and such will be touched upon as they relate to the foundation and geotechnical aspects of the barrier design.
Geotechnical Aspects of Three Storm Surge Barrier Sites to Protect New York City from Flooding
Lacy, Hugh S. (author) / DeVito, Anthony (author) / De Nivo, Athena C. (author)
Against the Deluge: Storm Surge Barriers to Protect New York City ; 2009 ; Brooklyn, New York, United States
2012-11-01
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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