Cape Disappointment Wave Barrier
Ilwaco, WA United States | 2006
2006
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Throughout North America, United States | 2006
2006
The Tuffboom is a floating barrier used worldwide to cordon off waterways. They are commonly used to protect dams from debris and to keep boaters safe and out of spillways and hydro-electric water intakes. However, in addition to protecting the casual boater, they are also used to keep terrorists away from potential targets. Since the attack on the USS Cole, thousands of feet of these barriers have been installed at US naval bases worldwide.
The systems require a tough coating as they are in corrosive marine environments...
The systems require a tough coating as they are in corrosive marine environments and are designed to stop a 15,000 pound speedboat going 50 knots. Hot-dip galvanized steels superior corrosion protection in marine environments will help keep US Naval personnel, and leisure boaters safe well into the future.
Details
Award Class
Newly Complete
Award Sectors
Water & Marine
Environment
Tropical Marine
Location
Throughout North America, United States
Reasons for Galvanizing
Corrosion Performance
Components Galvanized
Channel frames, screens, connectors, and cable.
Tonnage/Size
Steel: 35
HDG: 35
Team Members
Specifier
Worthington Products
Member Galvanizer(s)
Young Galvanizing, Inc.
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