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Fender Application Design Manual

Fender Application Design Manual
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Fender Application Design Manual DESIGN MANUAL

The Smarter Approach The smarter approach for a more efficient port Transferring know-how for smarter LNG Connect with The Smarter Approach By Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure Visit: Converse: @TrelleborgMI Explore: marineandinfrastructure Discover: TrelleborgMarineandInfrastructure Materials best practice for a smarter port The demanding nature of commercial ports and terminals means you need partnership that provides much more than technically superior products and technologies. You need to work with a partner that combines best practice expertise gained through worldwide experience...

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Fender Application Design Manual Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure is a world leader in the design and manufacture of advanced marine fender systems. We provide bespoke solutions for large and complex projects all over the world. Best practice design and quality materials ensure a long, low maintenance service life, no matter how demanding the working and environmental conditions. All fenders are supplied fully tested and meet PIANC 2002 guidelines. Our pneumatic fenders are also completely ISO17357-1:2014 compliant. Our high performance solutions combine low reaction force and hull...

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A Smarter Approach at every stage A smarter approach to... CONSULTATION Consultation from the earliest project phase to ensure the optimum fender systems and marine technology solutions are specified, with full technical support from our global offices. Conceptual design in your local office – with full knowledge of local standards and regulations, delivered in your language – for optimized port and vessel solutions. Concepts are taken to our Engineering Centers of Excellence in India where our team generates 3D CAD designs, applicationengineering drawings, a bill of materials, finite...

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Across our entire product range, stringent testing comes as standard at every step in our in-house manufacturing process. We ensure that lifecycle and performance of our entire product range meets your specifications, and more. Dedicated project management, from solution design right the way through to on-site installation support. We design products and solutions that always consider ease of installation and future maintenance requirements. Local support on a truly global scale, with customer support teams all over the world. And this service doesn’t stop after a product is installed. You...

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As stated in the British Standard*, fender design should be entrusted to ‘appropriately qualified and experienced people’. Fender engineering requires an understanding of many areas: Fender systems should be self-protective and reliably protect ships and structures. They should be long-lasting, requiring minimum maintenance, to withstand the harsh environment in which they operate. ❙ Civil construction methods ❙ Regulations and codes of practice * BS6349 : – Code of Practice for Design of Fendering and

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USING THIS GUIDE This guide addresses many of the frequently asked questions which arise during fender design. All methods described are based on the latest recommendations of PIANC as well as other internationally recognized codes of practice. These guidelines do not encompass unusual ships, extreme berthing conditions and other extreme cases for which specialist advice should be sought. Methods are also adapted to working practices within Trelleborg and to suit Trelleborg products. Further design tools and utilities including generic specifications, energy calculation spreadsheets, fender...

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Why Fender? ‘There is a simple reason to use fenders: it is just too expensive not to do so’. These are the opening remarks of PIANC and remain the primary reason why every modern port invests in protecting their structures with fender systems. Well-designed fender systems will reduce construction costs and will contribute to making the berth more efficient by improving turn-around times. It follows that the longer a fender system lasts and the less maintenance it needs, the better the investment. It is rare for the very cheapest fenders to offer the lowest long term cost. Quite the...

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Design Flowchart Functional type(s) of cargo safe berthing and mooring better stability on berth reduction of reaction force Operational berthing procedures frequency of berthing limits of mooring and operations (adverse weather) range of vessel sizes, types special features of vessels (flare, beltings, list, etc) allowable hull pressures light, laden or partly laden ships stand-off from face of structure (crane reach) fender spacing type and orientation of waterfront structure special requirements spares availability Site conditions wind speed wave height current speed topography tidal...

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The Design Process Many factors contribute to the design of a fender system: SHIPS Ship design evolves constantly – changes in shapes and increasing vessel sizes. Fender systems must suit current ships and those expected to arrive in the foreseeable future. STRUCTURES Fenders impose loads on the berthing structure. Many berths are being built in exposed locations, where fender systems can play a crucial role in the overall cost of construction. Local practice, materials and conditions may influence the choice of fender systems. APPROACH Many factors will affect how vessels approach the...

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Berthing Environment & Energy calculation As well as a full suite of engineering programs, we have expert designers who are experienced in all industry relevant CAD programs. We have a dedicated team who will provide a tailored solution for your project, on time and on budget.

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Environment TYPICAL BERTHING LOCATIONS Berthing structures are located in a variety of places from sheltered basins to unprotected, open waters. Local conditions will play a large part in deciding the berthing speeds and approach angles, in turn affecting the type and size of suitable fenders. Non-tidal basins Tidal basins With minor changes in water level, these locations are usually sheltered from strong winds, waves and currents. Ship sizes may be restricted due to lock access. Larger variations in water level (depends on location) but still generally sheltered from winds, waves and...

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