Quay wall design for an uncertain future

The importance of incorporating flexibility and adaptability in infrastructure is being increasingly recognized. Flexibility in infrastructure can prolong their economic lifetime by enabling them to adapt to the changed requirements. The objective of this paper is to examine if it is possible to incorporate flexibility in port infrastructure...

Design & construct contract for a deepsea quay wall in the Port of Rotterdam: Case study Brammen terminal

On one of the last remaining plots in the existing port (without the 2nd Maasvlakte), the Port of Rotterdam designed a terminal for the handling of steel slabs (“brammen”). The terminal required a massive quay wall to accommodate the panamax vessels with their heavy cargo. The quay wall is tendered under a design and construct contract. This...

Surgical Quay-wall Renovation

This paper describes an innovative approach towards quay wall renovation design. In the “RDM Kraanbaan 13” project in Rotterdam, significant cost savings were made and environmental impact was minimised, while on a tight schedule and with limited information about the structure and its future use. Essential were a very practical and flexible...

Innovative quay structures and developments of the port Eemshaven, the Netherlands

The Eemshaven, located in the north eastern part of the Netherlands, is developing rapidly since 2004 introducing new port infrastructure for various clients such as AG Ems (Borkum ferry line), Wijnne & Barends stevedoors, Bio Value, Essent/Vopak/Gasunie (LNG plant) and the Energy Park comprising amongst others new power plants for Nuon and RWE.