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Marine
Everything You Should Know About Dry Docks
You’re more than likely already acquainted with regular docks. They come in many shapes and sizes to allow people to securely stop boats that are large or small right next to land. Without them, it would be difficult to enter and exit a ship, as well as move cargo onto and off of one. Docks […]
Marine | Residential | Structural
Considerations for Floating Boat Dock Design
Many times, we think of the ability to float as a characteristic reserved solely for moving vessels in the water or small objects. But you can also design dock structures that float on top of the water’s surface instead of setting them firmly into the ground. This style of dock can be advantageous because it […]
Marine
Tips for Choosing Composite Decking
Building decking out of composite lumber can be a smart choice, because it has the beneficial features of wood without its high maintenance needs. This is because composite lumber is made of plastic, so it withstands all kinds of weather and temperatures. You do not need to worry about insects eating away at it, either. […]
Marine | Structural
The Different Types of Groynes
Groynes are human-made structures that protrude perpendicularly from coastal shorelines. Their purpose is to disrupt the natural flow of water and prevent sediment from moving away from the area. Put more simply: they serve to limit erosion. Engineers may design them to act alone or together with other protective structures, such as retaining walls, which […]
Commercial | Marine | Residential
How To Determine What Type of Dock You Need
Since there are different climates, shorelines, and bodies of water, there are also different docks adapted to survive in them. When building a new dock, there are therefore multiple considerations you should make so that it will provide the functionality you want from it. Learn how to determine what type of dock you need by […]
Commercial | Marine | Structural
Design Criteria for Boat Ramps
Since people move their boats to and from their homes on trailers that they pull with land-based vehicles, they need a way to lower their boats into the water and lift them back up. It would be impractical to expect people to simply carry their boats from the trailers to the water themselves. This is […]
