A comparison of quay wall design methods
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Description
Part I gives details of a study carried out to compare the design of waterfront earth-retaining structures according to British and European/international codes of practice. The details of, and differences between, the various codes considered are discussed and the results of calculations made are given in graphical and tabular form. Part II considers the effects on costs of structures designed by the codes, and recommendations are given based on the findings of the study. Part III contains notes for guidance in the application of Rowe’s method for the design of sheet pile walls.
