cem 250 cofferdams
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COFFERDAMS
CEM 250Construction Methods & Materials
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Main Purpose
Construct in areas under water
Rivers LakesOceans
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Points of Concern
Safety Failure Worker well being
Forces Soils Water Currents Waves Ice Seismic Activity
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Soil
Internal and External SupportGeotechnical study is key
Proper designAsset or LiabilityUltimate success of project
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Water Currents
Normal ProjectionDrag Force
Flat vs. Indented Sides
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Waves
Primary Cause – WIND and BOATS3 feet above surface water elevationHigher walls for open water applications
Large baysLakesOceans
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ICE
Frozen-over Static Force 4000 lb/ft² design
Flowing Dynamic Force 12,000 – 14,0000
lb/ft² design
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Seismic
Not commonly concerned except for:Large Jobs Important JobsDeep JobsHigh Seismic Areas
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Failure
Does not release or distribute the load like other failures. “ Progressive Collapse”Provisions to prevent failurePartial Failure lead to total Failure
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Steps In Construction
PredredgingTemp. support piles and bracing installedDrive pilesFurther excavationLeveling courseConcrete sealDewatering Process
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Predredging
Remove loose soil for baseEliminates unbalanced forcesLowers excavation costs
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Support Piles
Resisting structureVertical piles supported by lateral
bracingPrefabricated and then placedMultiple units can be used on top of each
other for higher applications
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Driving Piles
Alignment important for later stepsPopular shapes – Z, H and O pipeTie and block sheet metal to solidify
structureBolts over welds
Prevents fracture Vibratory and non-uniform loads
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Further Excavation
Few feet below final gradeDon’t disturb bracingClay removalAllows good seal in next step
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Leveling Course
Prepares for underwater concrete placing
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Concrete Seal
Mat ties all Piles togetherPrevents upliftLower support strutSeals from upward flow of waterPlaced by pipe or grout-induced
aggregate methodReinforcing if needed
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Dewatering
Empty the water out of the cofferdam area Massive pumps start dewatering Natural materials to help seal
Sand and Sawdust Canvas or Plastic to fully seal in harsh
conditions Pour footing
Cracking
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Demo Cofferdam
FloodingEqualize water levelDemo Structure
Bolt rather than weldFaster demoLess damage
Reuse material
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Portadam
12’ deep max Portable Free standing struct. Fabric Membrane Cheaper and faster
assembly Any configuration Uneven ground
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Aqua Dam
Short term Ballon type Rubber/fabric mem. Filled with water Gravity and friction Uses
Emergencies, diversions, const, repairs and open water
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Uses
Oil rigsConstruct and repair
BridgesFooting placing
DamsDiversions, repairs
Building shipsBuild and repair
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Deep Water
Enclosed cofferdamPressurizedAccessed through tubes and hatchesAir suppliedWorker safety
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Casey Canal CofferdamSavannah, GA
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Blocking Canal
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Ship Repair