This analysis reveals design issues for waterfront structures, highlighting the need for standardization in variable conditions.
The design of waterfront structures, like piers and wharves, can be challenging. That’s because they’re exposed to large and variable loadings, are often founded in ground that’s weak or degradable in strength, and, in saltwater environments, are subjected to accelerated corrosion processes.
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