Review of different methods adopted in Great Britain and rest of Europe; ship docking methods; use of anchorages moving along dock, of electric mules, winches, and capstans; shoring of ships by using support by adjustable columns, by beams set transversely across dock, and by bilge blocks; placing of various service installations into subways; design and construction methods of docks; description of reinforced concrete caisson gate of Swansea dock. (see also Surveyor v 120 n 3626 Dec 2 1961 p 1445-7)


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    Title :

    Development of modern dry-dock equipment


    Additional title:

    Instn Civ Engrs -- Proc


    Contributors:
    Read, J. (author) / Maunsell, G. (author)


    Publication date :

    1961


    Size :

    18 pages


    Remarks:

    5 Plates


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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