Recent History, Types, and Future of Modern Caisson Technology: The Way to More Sustainable Practices

The construction of caisson breakwaters dates from ancient times (Brindisi battle and Caesarea Maritima , Roman Empire) of yore but has evolved with regards to technology and the materials available at all times (wood, gravel, and rubble mound). The growth in draught in vessels searching for deep wa...

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Main Authors: Eduardo Cejuela, Vicente Negro, Jose María del Campo, Mario Martín-Antón, M. Dolores Esteban, Jose Santos López-Gutiérrez
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018
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spelling ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:9e395f6143e14feb8f4d8b44b7ea3298 2023-05-15T18:21:17+02:00 Recent History, Types, and Future of Modern Caisson Technology: The Way to More Sustainable Practices Eduardo Cejuela Vicente Negro Jose María del Campo Mario Martín-Antón M. Dolores Esteban Jose Santos López-Gutiérrez 2018-10-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/su10113839 https://doaj.org/article/9e395f6143e14feb8f4d8b44b7ea3298 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/10/11/3839 https://doaj.org/toc/2071-1050 2071-1050 doi:10.3390/su10113839 https://doaj.org/article/9e395f6143e14feb8f4d8b44b7ea3298 Sustainability, Vol 10, Iss 11, p 3839 (2018) caisson floating dock dry dock fiberglass recycling circular economy Environmental effects of industries and plants TD194-195 Renewable energy sources TJ807-830 Environmental sciences GE1-350 article 2018 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/su10113839 2022-12-31T04:00:59Z The construction of caisson breakwaters dates from ancient times (Brindisi battle and Caesarea Maritima , Roman Empire) of yore but has evolved with regards to technology and the materials available at all times (wood, gravel, and rubble mound). The growth in draught in vessels searching for deep water depths for berthing plus environmental problems have led to the 20th century facilitating the boom in vertical types and concrete caissons built in different ways (dry and floating techniques). Furthermore, structural criteria gave way to functional, environmental, and aesthetic criteria. The search for new, more efficient forms led to the construction of increasingly more complex elements including many that still require an economically viable construction system. To where will this search for new materials and forms take us? The use of composite materials could be considered, at the moment, as too expensive, but analyzing the cost with a wider approach, as Life Cycle Assessment, shows us that caissons in composite materials are cost effective and could be a solution. Furthermore, the possibility of using recyclable composites opens up big opportunities of using these materials at affordable costs. Caissons in composites or recycled composites are then a real alternative to concrete caissons. In Spain, two examples can be observed: a berthing area in Canary Island (Puerto del Rosario, South Atlantic Ocean) and a crown wall in Cartagena using polyester fiber bars (Mediterranean Sea). European policy in matters of sustainability promotes the circular economy, which means not only consider construction of caissons in recycled composites should be considered but also the comparison of all materials and construction procedures. Lastly, the calculation of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) should be promoted. Article in Journal/Newspaper South Atlantic Ocean Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Rosario ENVELOPE(-67.967,-67.967,-67.450,-67.450) Sustainability 10 11 3839
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floating dock
dry dock
fiberglass
recycling
circular economy
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
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floating dock
dry dock
fiberglass
recycling
circular economy
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
TJ807-830
Environmental sciences
GE1-350
Eduardo Cejuela
Vicente Negro
Jose María del Campo
Mario Martín-Antón
M. Dolores Esteban
Jose Santos López-Gutiérrez
Recent History, Types, and Future of Modern Caisson Technology: The Way to More Sustainable Practices
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floating dock
dry dock
fiberglass
recycling
circular economy
Environmental effects of industries and plants
TD194-195
Renewable energy sources
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Environmental sciences
GE1-350
description The construction of caisson breakwaters dates from ancient times (Brindisi battle and Caesarea Maritima , Roman Empire) of yore but has evolved with regards to technology and the materials available at all times (wood, gravel, and rubble mound). The growth in draught in vessels searching for deep water depths for berthing plus environmental problems have led to the 20th century facilitating the boom in vertical types and concrete caissons built in different ways (dry and floating techniques). Furthermore, structural criteria gave way to functional, environmental, and aesthetic criteria. The search for new, more efficient forms led to the construction of increasingly more complex elements including many that still require an economically viable construction system. To where will this search for new materials and forms take us? The use of composite materials could be considered, at the moment, as too expensive, but analyzing the cost with a wider approach, as Life Cycle Assessment, shows us that caissons in composite materials are cost effective and could be a solution. Furthermore, the possibility of using recyclable composites opens up big opportunities of using these materials at affordable costs. Caissons in composites or recycled composites are then a real alternative to concrete caissons. In Spain, two examples can be observed: a berthing area in Canary Island (Puerto del Rosario, South Atlantic Ocean) and a crown wall in Cartagena using polyester fiber bars (Mediterranean Sea). European policy in matters of sustainability promotes the circular economy, which means not only consider construction of caissons in recycled composites should be considered but also the comparison of all materials and construction procedures. Lastly, the calculation of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) should be promoted.
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Vicente Negro
Jose María del Campo
Mario Martín-Antón
M. Dolores Esteban
Jose Santos López-Gutiérrez
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