Waterfront Construction Handbook: Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Waterfront Facilities: Fid-Bau Portal

Waterfront Construction Handbook: Guidelines for the Design and Construction of Waterfront Facilities

G. Waterman / M. Boyd-Broemel / J. Ruffing / C. Boggis

This handbook is intended to be used as a reference by municipal officials, private waterfront landowners, and others who need information about waterfront design, construction, and related permitting. This guide does not provide all the details needed by a marine contractor to construct facilities, but gives individuals overseeing contractors some guidelines by which to steer the project. This handbook is not a substitute for the services of an engineer experienced in marine construction. This handbook presents information on the construction of docks and piers and other waterfront structures in a tidal environment. Some of the same recommendations may be applied to structures in freshwater environments. Design and construction guidelines are presented for the following waterfront facilities: docks, wharves, and piers; bulkheads and seawalls, elevated ramps, walkways, and gangways; floats or platforms; and adjoining landside facilities. The best way to protect our coastal resources from the impacts of poor design and construction methods is to understand the importance of the natural environment and natural coastal processes and to design and construct a project in harmony with the local setting.