Old waterfront walls

Publication C746

CIRIA, 2015
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

Provides guidance on maintaining old waterfront walls, particularly gravity walls constructed with stone masonry, brick blocks or mass concrete. Many existing waterfront structures (harbour and dock walls, breakwaters, seawalls, flood defences, skin walls, bridge piers and abutments) are crucial parts of industrial or environmental facilities. Summarises construction and reviews their performance, effective management and maintenance. Guidance is given for their inspection, structural evaluations, repair and rehabilitation. Includes 22 case studies with examples for maintenance and repair.

Author

Cork, S. and Chamberlain, N.

History

Supersedes B13 Old waterfront walls: management, maintenance and rehabilitation (CIRIA, 1992). Based on RP997.

ISBN

9780860177517

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Coastal and maritime engineering
  • Sea walls/docks/jetties

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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