Accession Number:

AD0871404

Title:

Feasibility of Plastic Piling in the Marine Environment.

Descriptive Note:

Technical note Jan-Jun 69,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA

Personal Author(s):

• Drelicharz, Joseph A.

Report Date:

1970-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

Plastic pilings are economically feasible in specific problem areas where the longevity of standard wooden structures is short since plastic piles possess a potential energy adsorption in excess of 1000 of wood of comparable size. Such pilings are within the state-of-the-art provided existing material can withstand the marine environment. Author-PL

Descriptors:

• *PLASTICS
• *PIERS
• *BEAMS(STRUCTURAL)
• BEAMS(STRUCTURAL)
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES)
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• ECONOMICS
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• LOADS(FORCES)

Subject Categories:

• Plastics
• Marine Engineering
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE