Pier 1 & Pier 21 Replacement
Norfolk, VA United States | 2002
2002
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CloseThe height above water is about five metres so it was essential to have a robust galvanized coating on all the exposed steel in order to withstand the marine environment. Aesthetics and long-term acceptance by the public also played a role in the selection of galvanized steel for this project.
Details
Year Galvanized
2013
Award Class
Newly Complete
Award Sectors
Recreation & Entertainment
Water & Marine
Environment
Temperate Marine
Location
Burlington, ON Canada
Reasons for Galvanizing
Aesthetics, Coating Durability, Corrosion Performance, Ease of Specifying, Prior HDG Experience, Quality of HDG, Sustainability
Components Galvanized
60 tons of 48" diameter x 40' long pilings and 138 tons of curved support beams, channel supports and handrails for the approach to the pier.
Tonnage/Size
Steel: 200
HDG: 198
Team Members
Fabricators
Deborah Franke
A.J. Braun Mfg. Ltd., Kitchener
Bermingham Construction, Hamilton
Others
General Contractor
Graham Infrastructure, Calgary
Erector
All-Trade, Toronto
Engineer
Consulting Engineer
Morrison, Hershfield
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