The Use of Alternative Materials in Marine Structure Construction By Elizabeth Burkhart, P.E. COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC.
Jan 13, 2016
The Use of Alternative Materials in Marine Structure Construction
By Elizabeth Burkhart, P.E.COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC.
Presentation OverviewWG Members and OthersBackground and HistoryJanuary 2009 PublicationCollaboration ActivitiesApplication of TechnologyFuture NeedsRecommendations
WG Members and ContributorsWORKING GROUP:
Mr. Terence Browne – Chairperson (USA) Mr. Elio Ciralli – Vice Chairperson (Italy) Mr. Masao Yamada – Secretary (Japan) Mr. Mark Kloos – Corresponding Member (South
Africa) Mr. Steven Desloovere – Corresponding Member
(Belgium) Ms. Elizabeth Burkhart – Contributing Author Ms. Heather Malone – Contributing Author Numerous Experts From ACI, ASTM, PLTA,
ACMA, and Composites World for Technical Review
IN MEMORY OF: Mr. John Pyman – Former Chair (UK) Mr. John Pattison – Former Secretary (UK)
Collaboration ActivitiesOutside of PIANC
Composites WorldACMAASTMACI
Inside of PIANCInCom, MarCom, EnviCom
WG 105 Background and HistoryBelgium – 1st Meeting
(2002)Meetings in UKMeetings in USAItaly – Last Meeting (2008)
• PIANC RecCom WG15 to PIANC WG105
• Multiple WG Names and Publication Titles
Outline of 2009 PublicationIntroduction and BackgroundOverview of Alternative MaterialsGeneral Information on ThermoplasticsGeneral Information on Fiber Reinforced
PolymersConclusions and RecommendationsCase Studies and Summary of ProjectsAppendices (Terminology, Resources,
References)
Traditional Materials
Timber
Steel
Masonry
Concrete
Four Alternative Material Applications
Structural shapesNon-metallic
reinforcementsRepair and
strengthening elements
Hybrid structural elements and systems
Future Needs / RecommendationsFuture need to report on new developments /
products
Future need to update project performances
Future need to update applications and suppliers
Recommendation that Updated Report be published every 5 to 10 years.