What is BS 6349-2-Design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins about?
BS 6349 is a British Standard that covers Maritime works.
BS 6349-2 is the second part in the multi-series that provides recommendations and guidance on the design of quay walls, jetties, and dolphins. As a result, quays, jetties and dolphins can be built to survive even in aggressive environments with little or no maintenance.
Who is for BS 6349-2- Design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins for?
BS 6349-2 on design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins is relevant to:
- Marine and shipbuilding industry
- Manufacturers and suppliers of underwater technology and water transport engineering components
- Marine engineers
- Product design engineers
- Installers
- Port authorities
Why should you use BS 6349-2- Design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins?
The stability and durability of maritime structures play a vital role in the performance of waterways, ports and dykes.
As per BS 6349-2, the design of quay walls and jetties, including earth retaining structures, foundations and suspended decks, should be determined using the limit state design techniques set out in the suite of Eurocodes.
BS 6349-2 provides references and guidance on the type and choice of structure, construction tolerances, materials, control of external water effects and environmental considerations, so as to maintain structures’ durability. By adopting these guidelines on the design of quay walls, jetties and dolphins, you can establish durable retaining structures that can withstand harsh marine environments and varied seismic conditions.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS 6349-2:2019 supersedes BS 6349‑2:2010, which is withdrawn. BS 6349-2:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 6349‑2:2010. These include:
- Reorganization of the clauses to consolidate common recommendations
- Rationalization arising from the publication of BS 6349‑1‑2, which now deals with theassessment of actions
- Deletion of the clause that consisted solely of a reference to BS 6349‑8