GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The design & construction and installation of two steel cellular Dock Gates, K-Caisson and M-Caisson. Including the preparation of the nuclear safety case and obtaining approval.
Each Caisson is fitted with a falling bridge deck.
MAIN DIMENSIONS
K-caisson
– Length 33.75 metres.
– Width 6.40 metres.
– Height 17.75 metres.
– Weight 1,100 tonnes when fully ballasted.
M-caisson
– Length 33.75 metres.
– Width 5.50 metres.
– Height 13.75 metres.
– Weight 950 tonnes when fully ballasted.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Designed to MOD nuclear safety standards and MOD standards for safety and stability. Full 3D dynamic seismic analysis in accordance with ASCE 4-86. Box girder structural form to BS 5400 part 3 with additional provisions to account for lateral water pressures.
Design & Construction Award.
DATE COMPLETED
1997
