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SPECIFICATION
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Section 4 of 5
JETTY SPECIFICATION
4.0
4.1
EXTENT OF CONTRACT
4.1.1
Contract Details
The contract shall include for the delivery and installation of floating pontoon/walkway
units and access gangway to the site at Drumaheglis, Co Antrim. The units include all
ancillary items such as fendering, connections, pile guides, pile caps, mooring cleats,
lifebuoys and service ducting access as described and detailed in this specification and
in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Where reasonably practicable, all units, access gangways, ramps etc shall be
constructed and installed to ensure compliance with the Disability Discrimination
Act (1995) (DDA) and the Equal Status Act 2000. In order to comply with these
legislations, and to facilitate people with disabilities, the following shall apply:
All ramps to and from the main access gangways and canoe launch sections
shall not exceed a fall of 1:12.
No surface gaps between decking, units and ramps shall exceed 10mm.
The maximum level difference on all surfaces shall not exceed 10mm.
4.2
4.2.1
Walkway Units
The expression walkway unit shall mean any floating mooring unit, or section which
is two metres or more in width and whose principal purpose is as a main access route
along the moorings to the finger jetties.
4.2.2
Finger Jetty
The expression finger jetty shall mean any floating mooring section which is less than
two metres in width and which is normally installed perpendicular to a walkway unit
and whose principal purpose is to provide access to only one or two boats/vessels.
4.2.3
Floating Moorings
The expression moorings, floating moorings, mooring assembly or any similar
expression shall mean the combination of walkway units and finger jetties comprising
the overall marina development or any part thereof where the context so requires.
4.2.4
Access Gangways
The expression access gangway shall mean an access to the floating moorings from
the shore, which is self adjusting to any change in water levels.
4.2.5
Unit Widths
The widths specified for walkway units or the finger jetties are overall trafficable widths
and may include fendering where this is level with and meets the functional
requirements specified. Where fendering is included as part of the width of the unit all
remaining aspects of the floating unit must meet the structural, functional and stability
requirements of the specification based on the total width including fendering.
4.3
GENERAL
4.3.1
Design Life
The required design life for the overall floating moorings is twenty-five (25) years. It is
a fundamental requirement of this contract that the primary Floatation Units (that
provide buoyancy to the assemblies) and the Structural Frame (that surrounds the
primary Floatation units and supports the deck) shall have a minimum design life of 25
years.
It is recognised, however, that not all of the components of the goods may meet the
specified design life and to achieve the required overall design life some items or
components with a lower design life must be replaced or renewed as appropriate. The
award of the contract shall be based partly on the whole-of-life cost of the goods over
the required design life.
Tenderers shall submit a schedule setting out the minimum guaranteed design life for
those items or components whose minimum design life is less than the twenty-five years
stipulated. This Schedule must be completed and returned with tenders.
4.3.2
Layout of Mooring
The layout of the mooring units are as indicated on the contract drawings, Bill of
Quantities (Part B) and as detailed in this specification.
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
Horizontal Movement
In addition to wave loadings, the floating moorings shall be designed for horizontal
wind loads calculated in accordance with Section 6.4.1.2 Horizontal Loadings-WindBritish Codes/Notes of PIANC 93. The moorings and walkway units shall also be
designed to withstand a vessel impact of 0.3m/s.
4.3.7
4.4
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
4.4.1
Timber
All hardwood timber shall originate from forests managed on a sound environmental
basis and operated in accordance with the laws of the country of origin. Certification or
other evidence shall be provided of the country or origin of the timber and details of the
management regime of the timber source shall be provided.
4.4.2
Steel
Steel shall comply with Part 6, Specification for materials and workmanship, steel of
BS 5400. All mild steel components shall be hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO
1461:1999.
4.4.3
Fendering
Fendering shall be provided to the top edges of all floating mooring units. Fendering
shall comprise of composite wood/plastic material of minimum section 150 by 75mm.
The fender board shall have the top outer edge chamfered and shall be connected to the
frame of the pontoon units with countersunk corrosion-resistant bolts or screws.
Where a proposed fender board section does not meet the minimum stated dimensions
the Client may consider for approval the use of 2 number smaller fender boards.
4.5
4.5.1
Dimensions
Main walkway units shall have a width of 2.4m x 21m length as detailed on Drawing
No T01/NLB/BCC/DRUMAHEGLIS/C03
The main Walkway units shall be in such lengths as will meet the required layout.
A special angled section/connection will be required to meet the proposed skewed
alignment of the main jetty.
4.5.2
4.5.3
4.5.3.1 Stability
The minimum acceptable freeboard resulting from a 1.8 kN point load applied in
a 0.1 m2 area at any location on the floating unit shall be 150mm.
4.5.3.2 Alignment
The alignment tolerances of the floating mooring assembly shall comply with
Section 6.1.2 Floating Dock Alignments Tolerances under deadload
conditions of PIANC.
4.5.4
4.5.5
Structural Frame
The structural frame to the units shall be fabricated from:
Either
Grade 43 or 50 mild steel sections. The structure shall be welded throughout and
the completed frame hot dip galvanised to BS EN ISO 1461:1999 Hot dip
galvanised coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles. The drilling of holes or
the cutting of steelwork post galvanising shall only take place with the express
approval of the Employer and only where shown to be absolutely necessary. The
areas affected by drilling or cutting shall be retreated to provide an equivalent
level of corrosion protection.
or,
Aluminium alloy to international designation 6082 or 6061
Where the Structural Frame has pre-drilled holes along its length to facilitate the bolting
of the pile guide bracket, and some holes are not utilised, a suitably approved steel cap
will be provided for aesthetic purposes.
4.5.6
4.5.6.1
For the loading requirement in 2 above, the supplier will design and propose an insitu test
method for the approval of the Client. The testing shall be undertaken at four locations
identified on site and witnessed by the Client on the installed jetty.
The decking and surfaces subject to, or likely to be subject to, pedestrian traffic shall
have a non-slip surface and be capable of catering for people with disabilities
including wheelchair access.
4.5.7 Material
The supplier shall provide the following suitably reinforced decking material:
Glassfibre Reinforced Concrete (GRC)
GRC decking shall cater for the designed loads and provide a non-slip finish. Colour salmon
pink.
The decking shall be non-porous, non-absorbent and shall be with the exception of
cleaning maintenance free.
The surface shall be anti-slip in compliance with BS 7976:2002 with a low risk of slip
classification under both wet and dry conditions.
Suitable localised protection shall be provided to prevent damage to the decking by the
access gangway castors or rollers.
All decking shall be fixed with stainless steel fixings to the main structural unit.
4.5.7.1
Services Access
The decking shall have the facility to install / replace and inspect the water and electric
services from the upper surface. Cover plates shall be manufactured in a corrosion
resistant lightweight material and suitably fixed with corrosion resistant and tamper proof
fixings to the jetty unit.
4.5.8
Unit Connections
Connections between floating units shall be suitable for the dynamic working loads
resulting from the design and operating conditions set out in the specification. A
minimum of two flexible connections shall be provided between units. Connections
shall accommodate limited vertical movement (typically < 5) and virtually no lateral
movement. Connections between all units shall be manufactured in corrosion resistant
material and incorporate neoprene rubber bushes at all joints.
A suitable movement plate may be required to limit the clearance gap between units to
10mm.
4.5.9
4.5.9.1 Water
A potable water supply (18mm LDPE) shall be provided along the main Walkway
units of the floating mooring assemblies, connecting to each service bollard as
indicated.
The limit of supply shall be to the end of the access gangway at the shore end where
connection will be made by others to the shore water supply.
4.5.10
Safety Ladders
Safety ladders constructed of galvanised mild steel or aluminium shall be provided at
agreed locations on the walkway/mooring units or fingers. Ladder rungs shall extend
below low water-level to a depth not greater than the bottom level of the floatation units
with a minimum depth of 0.6 m.
4.5.11
Mooring Cleats
Mooring cleats of galvanised mild steel or aluminium shall be provided along the main
walkway at a minimum of 3m centres along both edges of the units.
4.5.12
4.5.13
4.5.14
Pile guides shall be supplied and installed by the Contractor. Pile guides shall cater for
the existing 300mm square hardwood piles. Pile guides shall be adjustable to allow
installation on site to the existing piles and allow for a tolerance on pile position of
100mm in all directions. Rollers or suitable bearing faces shall be provided to facilitate
vertical movement of the floating units. The pile guide bracket shall be suitably
trimmed in the same material as used in the decking.
Steel pile guide brackets shall have a protective fender of similar style and colour as the
jetty decking boards.
CONTRACTOR TO SUPPLY AND FIX 3 No. PILE CAPS
White fibreglass pile caps 500mm minimum in height shall be manufactured and
supplied for the tops of the existing 3 No. piles.
With regard to all fittings, services and their respective connections the Supplier shall
ensure that all items supplied are corrosion resistant and that dissimilar metals are
suitably insulated to avoid galvanic action being established.
4.5.15
Landing Platform
Landing stages shall met the minimum design requirements as specified on the contract
drawings. Flotation units shall be protected by a galvanised steel frame colour black to
prevent damage to the floats against the intermediate landing plinth. Total depth of unit
and frame to be 1200 mm.
The platforms shall have two handrails located at heights 750mm and 1100mm from the
deck surface as indicated on the contract drawings/documents. Handrails shall be
designed to withstand a minimum superimposed horizontal load of 0.74 kN/m.
4.5.16
4.5.16.1 General
For general guidance, the access gangway shall be designed in accordance with
Technical Guidance Document Part M of the Building Regulations 2000 Access for
Disabled People.
The access gangway shall be designed and fabricated from Grade 43 or 50 Mild Steel or
Aluminium in accordance with BS 5400. All steelwork shall be finished with
maintenance free paint or coating colour black.
Gangways shall have non-slip surfaces suitable for disabled and wheelchair users and
shall have a minimum width of 1.2 m between handrails. Gangway ramp shall be an
open mesh GRP grid flooring colour light grey.
All ramps to and from the main access gangways shall not exceed a fall of 1:12.