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BLUEWATER MARINE ALUMINUM DOCK SYSTEM
- Dock Frame Aluminum Structural Members: All structural components within the dock system to be comprised of 6000 series marine grade aluminum per ASTM B 221. All welding is done by certified aluminum welders per AWS D1.2 standards.
- Flotation: All floats comprised of 100% Virgin LLDE, filled with molded in place virgin 1pcf Expanded Polystyrene meeting all USCG standards including the Hunt absorption test. These floats will be as specified and pre-installed to respective dock sections. All docks to have a 22” minimum freeboard under dead load only. Dead load to consist of the weight of the structure as well as all utilities, dock boxes, ramps, boarding steps, and other applicable dock accessories. Live Load @ 20 PSF. Floatation will be designed to support the dead load plus 20 PSF live load applied to the entire area of the deck surface and maintain a minimum 12” freeboard.
- Decking: Fibercon Paramount (5/4x6) composite PVC decking in Mineral color to be utilized for the dock surface. This material can withstand a 100psf live load without degradation to performance. Decking will be secured to dock structure with 316-grade stainless steel fasteners. An alternate IPE 5/4 x 6 decking is available for an upgrade.
- Continuous Utility Trough Cover Panels: The BWM dock system is designed with below deck utility troughs to accommodate required utility runs. To best access these troughs, not only during initial utility installation but also for future upgrades, inspections, etc., BWM provides easily removable cover panels for these troughs.
- Pavers: BWM shall provide porcelain pavers with the color and finish TBD by the customer.
Fenders: Rub strip fenders to be pre-installed throughout the perimeter of the dock where vessels can be moored. Our standard fender material is non-marring PVC in black color. An optional upgrade to the Heavy-Duty fender is also available. - Cleats: BWM to provide and install cast aluminum magnesium 535 (ALMAG 535) cleats, 12” long cleats for all slips 49’ and under, and 15” cleats for slips over 50’ including all T-heads. Cleats are mounted in our custom side extrusion and are fully adjustable to suit boaters mooring needs. All boat slips have six cleats, total: six on the fingers and two on the main walk, with additional side cleats for longer slips.
- Mooring: To secure the new floating dock system in place, BWM proposes using a combination of 16” diameter round and 18” octagonal concrete marina piles. Preliminary design shows a count of 98 of the 16” round piles, varying in length from 40’ to 45’, with an additional 16 of the 18” octagonal piles @ 50’ long. BWM to provide the engineering and calculations to determine the exact number and required lengths and embedding of all piles. Dock system to be designed with both internal and external pile guide pockets including heavy-duty UHMW rub pads.
- Fasteners: All necessary bolts, screws, and hardware for the completed dock system shall be supplied. This hardware shall be stainless steel Type 316 (ASTM A167-99), the allowable tensile stress of 20,000 psi, and the allowable shear stress of 1150 psi.
- Rounded Finger Ends: Bluewater rounded aluminum fingers ends provide unrivaled structural support and style integrated into each finger. These ends are fabricated with the same heavy-duty structural aluminum members within our dock system and can be configured with integrated pile pockets. Eliminating the corners of a typical square end finger has been hugely popular among boaters.
Dock Innovation
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An experienced team, headed by a dedicated project manager, is with you every step of the way. APC is well regarded for putting together a group of experienced professions to service client needs and assure project success. With solutions in buildable designs and navigating the permitting challenges, APC sees each project through to completion.
Associated Pacific Constructors generally self-performs the majority of all our work. Our crews have specialized equipment and experience in both marine and nearshore environments. A project may be simple or complex, and our proven means and methods to execute safe and cost-effective solutions should exceed your expectations, while always maintaining the highest standards in environmental priorities.