Floating rubber fender testing
By: prepared by Kirk Miller
Contributors: Alaska. Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. Research and Technology Transfer
Publisher: Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities, Research and Technology Transfer
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Fairbanks, AK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Subjects: Fenders for docks, piers; Design and construction; Ferries; Docks; Alaska Marine Highway System
Description: This research project evaluated the structural and performance characteristics of two cylindrical rubber fenders under simulated marine vessel loading. The purpose of this research effort is to establish design and performance criteria for vertically floating rubber fenders that can be applied to the specific needs of the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) ferry vessels.
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"December 2005."

Includes CD-ROM in pocket.

Final report.

Also available in electronic format via Internet and on CD-ROM.

This item was harvested from the Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities web site:  http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwddes/research/assets/pdf/fhwa%5Fak%5Frd%5F05%5F06.pdf in April 2006 for the Alaska State Publications Program; remote access available via StaticURL.