MIL-HDBK-1025/5
Floating Wave Attenuators. These are capable of reducing moderate
2.5.8
waves to acceptable proportions. Types are:
Chained-log boom used mainly on rivers and small lakes (see
a)
Figure 27).
Floating breakwater of modular polyolefin pontoon units
b)
secured by timber stringers.
Worn out rubber tires secured together to form a continuous
c)
porous mass that floats just above the surface.
Air-filled mattress at the surface or suspended at some
d)
distance below the surface to achieve out-of-phase damping.
Thin membrane on the surface to achieve viscous damping.
e)
Random arrangements of horizontal pipes to destroy orbital
f)
wave motion.
Various solid structures with void patterns designed to break
g)
up wave motion.
Series of vertical diaphragms.
h)
Design Criteria for Support Facilities
2.6
Utilities. For water and electrical systems, and sanitary
2.6.1
requirements, refer to MIL-HDBK-1025/2, Dockside Utilities for Ship Service.
The following additional utilities shall be provided:
An intercommunication system, such as a public address or
a)
paging system with speakers located within easy hearing distance of every slip
and support facility.
A central telephone switchboard in the harbor administration
b)
building.
Locker Boxes and Fire Equipment
2.6.2
Locker Boxes
2.6.2.1
Provide locker boxes for gear storage and for structural
a)
support for fixtures.
Locate boxes in the knees of floating systems or in some out-
b)
of-the-way spot on decks of fixed piers.
Boxes shall be made of plywood, sheet metal, or fiberglass.
c)
Firefighting
Equipment
2.6.2.2
Chemical firefighting equipment may be used, if warranted, and
a)
placed at 200 ft (60.1 m) intervals along each main walk.
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