Ports, Harbours and Marine Structures in the USA. oil & gas. Today. including: • Project definition • Feasibility studies • Traffic and transportation studies • Master planning • Design • Environmental engineering • Procurement • Construction management • Construction supervision • Maintenance management • Port operation and management • Risk assessment In a constantly changing market. roads. more than 100 specialist staff in marine engineering form core teams at the COWI Group head office in Denmark and at the COWI subsidiary Ben C. contractors and architects on both large and smaller scale projects. Comprehensive Services COWI provides a multidisciplinary pool of expertise in port. COWI has the resources and experience to provide specialist support to governments. Tendering and Supervision of Kuressaare Yacht Harbour. harbour and marine engineering. With 35 offices at home and abroad. . Contractor’s Designer for Breakwaters and Tanker Berths at Leixoes. When developing integrated design solutions to marine projects. COWI has been participating in marine projects throughout the world since 1935 and has pioneered many innovative designs of marine structures. hydraulics. Detailed Design. Portugal: Design & Construct Contract. traffic planning. rail. New Ferry Berths in the Port of Copenhagen. harbours. COWI draws upon its in-house expertise in geotechnics. environment and economy. Feasibility Study. bridges. Master Planning.2 A Market Leader COWI is an international market leader in marine and coastal engineering and offers a comprehensive range of consulting services for all aspects of projects related to ports. private enterprises. multilateral donors. COWI’s support is tailored to the particular needs of the client. Denmark: Client’s Representative for the Design and Construct Contract. COWI continues to provide the quality service for which it is known. coastal and marine structures. From feasibility studies through to construction management. Gerwick Inc. Estonia. 5 m.A. We operate a Quality Management System which is certified within the requirements of ISO 9001. Phase 1: Design of a New Secant Pile Wall to enable Dredging from -14 m to -16 m. This assures our client timely and professional management of any COWI project. Quality Quality is a key issue in any COWI marine project.3 Strengthening of Jebel Ali Port Quay Walls. U.E: Preliminary Design for Design & Construct Procurement. Quality Management System Certificate and Certification Conditions. . Phase 2: Design of Prestressed Ground Anchors to be used in the Event of Future Dredging to -17. 4 Creating Options with Project Planning COWI’s strength in project Physical and Environmental planning provides the client Investigations with a decision basis and To facilitate master planning. Model studies are used to develop harbour layouts and to predict wave disturbance at berths. Results from the regional models are used as input conditions for more detailed models that include the port or harbour layout. COWI uses the state-of-the-art modelling software. Wave and Current Modelling COWI has advanced in-house capabilities in numerical modelling of waves and currents in the coastal zone. currents and meteorological effects. supervision and assessment of the following physical and environmental studies: • Geotechnical investigations • Bathymetric surveys • Topographic surveys • Hydrographic & meteorological studies • Hydraulic model studies alternative options for the way forward. COWI has developed a Gulf Model for the simulation of tides. . MIKE 21. developed at DHI. Water & Environment. including wave disturbance in harbours. procurement. Large-scale regional models are developed to transfer offshore conditions to near shore. Activities conducted within project planning and appraisal include: COWI Gulf Model. Showing Instantaneous Tide Levels. In addition. MIKE 21 Numerical Model of Wave Field Between Bahrain and Qatar. Recorded time series and statistically analysed hydrographic and meteorological data are used as input for the models. COWI provides specification. Design of Floating Fenders. . “Movements of Moored Ships at Berth”. Oman. Denmark. We specify and participate in real time simulations to assess navigation and berthing manoeuvres.A. U.E. Jebel Ali. COWI staff have participated in and chaired PIANC (Permanent International Association of Navigational Congresses) Working Group 24. COWI specialises in the design of fender and mooring systems.5 the detailed models enable studies to determine the relative effects of open or closed marine structures within the facility and the possible benefits of energy reducing measures. Berthing and Mooring Studies Numerical models are used to analyse ship movements and determine berthing and mooring practises. Assessment of Wave Disturbance and Conditions for Moored Container Vessels at the Port of Mina Raysut. Aerial Photo and Example of Simulation of Wave Disturbance at Køge Harbour. we ensure close collaboration with the client to combine our ideas and expertise. Venice Pier. Piers and Jetties Through experience gained from many projects. with due consideration to the marine and coastal environment. When COWI acts as designer. COWI is conversant with all relevant international codes of practice and the design of structures for seismic events. Contractor’s Designer. . USA. Design of New Superstructure. whilst minimising the initial investment. Los Angeles. Scotland. COWI specialises in the design of durable marine structures and is continuously developing techniques to prolong the lifetime of structures. resulting in the development of economical designs that utilise available plant and material to suit the specific conditions. Optimisation of construction equipment requirements and simplicity of construction processes are important considerations in the design process. COWI has refined its design process enabling its experienced specialists to develop innovative alternative concepts that minimise cost. economically advantageous designs. Firth of Forth.6 Innovative Design Sound engineering knowledge and experience in combination with advanced numerical modelling systems enable COWI to provide safe. Working globally. ARCO Cherry Point Refinery. . Saudi Arabia.000 DWT Tankers. Shoaiba New Tanker Terminal. Contractor’s Designer. Structural Analysis of Shoaiba New Tanker Terminal Jetty Platform. Shoaiba New Tanker Terminal. . Design of Loading Platform.7 Tanker Jetties and Berths COWI’s specialist in-house experience in oil & gas enables planning and design for all structural and service aspects of tanker jetties and berths. USA.Detailed Design of Oil Unloading Jetty and Berthing Structure for 100. Port Arthur. Oman. Tendering and Supervision. durability and availability of material. Detailed Design. Structural Evaluation & Design of Rehabilitation Works. U. Dry Docks and Locks • • • • • Drainage docks Anchored docks Gravity docks Floating dock gates River locks The integrated geotechnical and structural expertise of COWI has enabled us to undertake the design.8 Innovative Design Quay Walls • • • • • Sheet pile walls Combi-piled walls Block work walls Concrete & steel caissons Counterfort walls As part of the design process for quay walls. Dubai Dry Dock. COWI assesses geotechnical. extension. Atlas Quay. . Denmark. user requirements. Port of Copenhagen. Contractor’s Designer for Design and Construction of a Block Sea Wall. Detailed Design. as well as future requirements for deepening. Qasr Al Alam. USA. Structural Analysis and Design of Substantial Strengthening Works. Denmark. Bahrain. assessment and repair of a number of dry docks in Europe and the Gulf Region. Tendering and Supervision of New Ferry Terminal. ground water and hydraulic conditions. Elsinore. Ashry Dry Dock.E.A. Design of New Wharf. constructible solutions. In addition.9 Breakwaters • Rubble mound breakwaters with rock armour and concrete armour units • Berm breakwaters • Caisson breakwaters • Offshore breakwaters • Coastal breakwaters • Configuration. Physical Model for Detailed Design of Breakwater at Caleta La Mision Port. and to perform conceptual analysis and design. In many instances. conceptual design and analysis COWI is an international name in the design of breakwaters. COWI acts as specialist advisor for projects that have experienced difficulties in order to develop cost effective. Argentina. Spain. Detailed Design of Breakwater at Puerto de Carboneras. Shoaiba Steam Power Plant. COWI uses its in-house capabilities in numerical modelling of wave propagation as basis for designing the configuration of breakwaters. Saudi Arabia. Our experience reaches from the fundamental scientific research to design and supervision of construction. Physical Model for Detailed Design of Intake & Outlet Channels. COWI undertakes structural inspection and design rehabilitation and repair of existing structures. As part of detailed design COWI specifies and supervises 2D flume tests and 3D physical model tests. . Qatar.10 Innovative Design Dredging and Land Reclamation • Navigation channels • Plume modelling • Master planning of offshore islands • Coastal protection of reclaimed land • Dredging strategies • Man-made Island The design of dredging works is integrated with our in-house hydraulic and environmental modelling facilities. Pearl of the Gulf Development. Bulgaria. Bahrain. . COWI’s environmental team has considerable experience in providing solutions for the disposal of contaminated dredged material from capital and maintenance dredging. Evaluation of sedimentation in dredged access channels and the requirements for maintenance is an important part of the design process. Mud Transport Modelling. Qatar. COWI is experienced in master planning of large offshore recreational developments that consist of reclaimed islands. Master Planning and Plume Modelling of Danaat Howar Development. The works include: • Detailed numerical studies of waves and currents • Assessment of water quality • Configuration of islands to provide stable beaches • Design of coastal protection • Preparation of tender documents Supervision of Dredging at Varna. ���� � Final Layout of 14 million m3 Reclamation for Pearl of the Gulf Development. Ireland. Coastal Engineering The study of coastal impacts due to marine structures and possible remedial works is integrated in the planning and design phase of ports and harbours. The environmental aspects of a project are continuously appraised as input to the review and decision process.11 Bypass of Sand at Hornbæk Harbour. Denmark. • • • • • • Sand bypassing Beach nourishment Revetment and slope protection Detatched breakwaters Groynes Shoreline protection schemes Environment COWI focuses on environmental impacts of marine projects and has extensive experience in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments that satisfy international legislation. • Temporary impacts during construction • Permanent impacts during operation phase • Mitigating measures Protection of East Coast Railway Line. The tools include the advanced numerical models MIKE 21 and LITPACK. . Intake and outfall structures Submerged pipes Underground pumping stations Discharge culverts and weirs Foundations for offshore wind farms .12 Contractor’s Designer for Offshore Windmill Foundations. Heavy Civil Structures Design of large civil works in the marine environment draws on all of COWI’s experience in hydraulics. geotechnics and structures. Monongahela River-Lock and Dam. Rødsand. USA. • • • • • Detailed Design. Denmark. • • • • • • • • Contract documents Instructions to tenderers Conditions of contract Detailed design drawings produced on AutoCAD or Microstation Technical specifications Bills of quantities Prequalification Tender evaluation and reporting Design of Storebelt Link. COWI works for both contractors and owners with a view to obtain innovative. Insert: Numerical Model of Ship Impact on a Bridge Pier. cost effective and safe solutions. Denmark . • Foundations systems • Excavation and support systems • Temporary and permanent uplift anchoring systems • Construction sequences • Groundwater draw down • Settlement control Detailed Design of Excavation and Temporary Works for Bruuns Gallery. Denmark.13 Soil Structure Interaction COWI’s specialist knowledge of soil structure interaction and geotechnical engineering is an integrated part of marine projects. . Procurement COWI provides full services for procurement of both traditional and design & construct projects. method statements and QA system • Review of design variations • Progress reporting • Inspection and testing • Certification of payment • Supervision of commissioning works • Review and approval of as-built drawings • Review and approval of maintenance and operation manuals • Certification of completion Construction Management of Beirut Central District. . Lebanon. Marine Works and Seafront Development.14 Construction Management & Supervision • Review of contractor’s programme. COWI is approached at all project phases. COWI has developed specialist knowledge of the durability problems associated with the particularly harsh environmental conditions of that region. Container Terminal. COWI has participated in marine projects in the Gulf Region for over 35 years. harbours and marine engineering and is regularly called upon to participate in projects. Raising of Access Trestle and Redesign of Breakwater. Oman. Inspection. Caleta La Mision Port. • Structural investigations and monitoring works • Structural assessments • Design of remedial works • Cathodic protection • Concrete specification • Surface membranes Investigation of Flexural Cracking at Pile Heads.Trouble Shooting 15 COWI is recognised as a specialist in the field of ports. Argentina: Revision of Port Plan. which have encountered problems. . Brazil. Investigation and Refurbishment of Jetty. As such. The results are assimilated to determine causes of deterioration and structural failure. Assessment & Repair COWI plans and conducts structural and geotechnical investigations and monitoring works. 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