Underwater Facilities Inspections and Assessments at Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana

Download or read book Underwater Facilities Inspections and Assessments at Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana written by OGLETREE ENGINEERING INC CORPUS CHRISTI TX. and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this inspection was to generate a baseline underwater condition survey of Fuel Wharf 128 at the Naval Air Station, New Orleans, Louisiana. Underwater, the pier was in very good condition. No significant deterioration was detected at any piles or connecting hardware. Some submerged horizontal bracing exhibited a softened condition but not general or severe weakness. Above the waterline, fungal decay was present in numerous locations but the overall structural integrity was not significantly impaired, considering the heavy construction and relatively light loading conditions. Recommended maintenance includes replacement of missing fender members and replacement of approximately 30% of the timber deck. Areas revealed during deck replacement should be examined for hidden decay, and moisture traps should be omitted. Other deteriorated framing members (bracing, caps, and stringers) should be spliced or replaced. Top rot in timber piles should be treated to prevent further deterioration and reinforce weakened upper connections. (Author).