The Use of Alternative Materials in Marine Structure Construction

By Elizabeth Burkhart, P.E.COLLINS ENGINEERS, INC.

Presentation OverviewWG Members and OthersBackground and HistoryJanuary 2009 PublicationCollaboration ActivitiesApplication of TechnologyFuture NeedsRecommendations

WG Members and ContributorsWORKING GROUP:

Mr. Terence Browne – Chairperson (USA) Mr. Elio Ciralli – Vice Chairperson (Italy) Mr. Masao Yamada – Secretary (Japan) Mr. Mark Kloos – Corresponding Member (South

Africa) Mr. Steven Desloovere – Corresponding Member

(Belgium) Ms. Elizabeth Burkhart – Contributing Author Ms. Heather Malone – Contributing Author Numerous Experts From ACI, ASTM, PLTA,

ACMA, and Composites World for Technical Review

IN MEMORY OF: Mr. John Pyman – Former Chair (UK) Mr. John Pattison – Former Secretary (UK)

Collaboration ActivitiesOutside of PIANC

Composites WorldACMAASTMACI

Inside of PIANCInCom, MarCom, EnviCom

WG 105 Background and HistoryBelgium – 1st Meeting

(2002)Meetings in UKMeetings in USAItaly – Last Meeting (2008)

• PIANC RecCom WG15 to PIANC WG105

• Multiple WG Names and Publication Titles

Outline of 2009 PublicationIntroduction and BackgroundOverview of Alternative MaterialsGeneral Information on ThermoplasticsGeneral Information on Fiber Reinforced

PolymersConclusions and RecommendationsCase Studies and Summary of ProjectsAppendices (Terminology, Resources,

References)

Traditional Materials

Timber

Steel

Masonry

Concrete

Four Alternative Material Applications

Structural shapesNon-metallic

reinforcementsRepair and

strengthening elements

Hybrid structural elements and systems

Future Needs / RecommendationsFuture need to report on new developments /

products

Future need to update project performances

Future need to update applications and suppliers

Recommendation that Updated Report be published every 5 to 10 years.

Contact

Terry BrowneWorking Group 105 Chairman

tbrowne@collinsengr.com

or

Elizabeth Burkharteburkhart@collinsengr.com