
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Interaction forces between huge cargo vessels and quay walls
M. Bahr & V. Sigrist
Institute of Concrete Structures, TUHH – Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany
ABSTRACT: The berthing maneuver of huge cargo vessels causes high reaction forces. To avoid damages
to the ship and the quay walls, rubber fender systems are installed to absorb the kinetic energy of the berthing
vessel. In order to analyse the entire berthing maneuver it is essential to understand the mechanics of a berthing ...