New models provide alternative life cycle cost estimates for marine piers |
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Piers make up a large part of the
maritime infrastructure, yet their life cycle costs are little
discussed in the available literature. A study for the U.S. Coast
Guard focused on the M&R (sustainment) costs of two types of
piers-concrete and timber. We found a substantial difference (30
percent) in costs between the two types and, in comparison, an
apparent understatement (at least 50 percent) of M&R costs by
one well known reference. |
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