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Underwater Facilities Inspections and Assessments at Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana
The objective of this inspection was to generate a baseline underwater condition survey of Fuel Wharf 128 at the Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana. Underwater, the pier was in very good condition. No significant deterioration was detected at any piles or connecting hardware. Some submerged horizontal bracing exhibited a softened condition but not general or severe weakness. Above the waterline, fungal decay was present in numerous locations but the overall structural integrity was not significantly impaired, considering the heavy construction and relatively light loading conditions. Recommended maintenance includes replacement of missing fender members and replacement of approximately 30% of the timber deck. Areas revealed during deck replacement should be examined for hidden decay, and moisture traps should be omitted. Other deteriorated framing members (bracing, caps, and stringers) should be spliced or replaced. Top rot in timber piles should be treated to prevent further deterioration and reinforce weakened upper connections. (Author)
Underwater Facilities Inspections and Assessments at Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana
The objective of this inspection was to generate a baseline underwater condition survey of Fuel Wharf 128 at the Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana. Underwater, the pier was in very good condition. No significant deterioration was detected at any piles or connecting hardware. Some submerged horizontal bracing exhibited a softened condition but not general or severe weakness. Above the waterline, fungal decay was present in numerous locations but the overall structural integrity was not significantly impaired, considering the heavy construction and relatively light loading conditions. Recommended maintenance includes replacement of missing fender members and replacement of approximately 30% of the timber deck. Areas revealed during deck replacement should be examined for hidden decay, and moisture traps should be omitted. Other deteriorated framing members (bracing, caps, and stringers) should be spliced or replaced. Top rot in timber piles should be treated to prevent further deterioration and reinforce weakened upper connections. (Author)
Underwater Facilities Inspections and Assessments at Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana
1985
51 pages
Report
No indication
English
Civil Engineering , Logistics Military Facilities & Supplies , Waterfront structures , Naval shore facilities , Reinforcement(Structures) , Base lines , Underwater , Deterioration , Construction , Louisiana , Naval air stations , Pile structures , Trees , Wood , Replacement , Decay , Fungi , Lightweight , Loads(Forces) , Moisture , Traps , Piers , Reliability , Structural properties , Facilities , Underwater inspection