A juxtaposition of the rendered model with the completed pier structure

Yacht Haven Marina St.Thomas USVI

                  Octagonal Pier Head                                             Rendered Pier Head

             

Project Name: Yacht Haven Marina - St.Thomas U.S Virgin Islands

Type of Project: Jetties and Marine

Director in Charge: Anthony Farrell

Design Engineers: Vince Ramlochan, Binta Trotter

Design Team: Devcon Construction and Materials (Client)

                       C.E.P Limited (Structural Engineers)

                       Applied Technology and Management Inc (ATM) (Project Managers)

Year of Commencement: 2005

Year of Completion: 2007

Description:

The Yacht Haven Marina is located at St. Thomas U.S Virgin Islands. The marina consists of piers which are constructed from 16” and 20” prestressed piles. These piles were set in groups and tied at the top by reinforced concrete bents. This facility required unusual designs of prestressed piles acting as columns in bents with insitu beams. Prestressed slabs span between these bents. The combined pier length is approximately 5000 feet. Also, a jetty formed part of the marina complex incorporating a hotel, cabaña and recreational facilities. One unique feature of this project is an octagonal platform in the middle of the bay accessible only by a 20’ wide pier. A restaurant designed by others sits on this platform.

Actual Services Provided:

• The provision of several preliminary concepts for the structure.
• Assisting with the choice of an optimal concept.
• The carrying out of the detailed design of the marina to withstand marine and environment forces, some of which were provided by others.
• The production of the structural drawings for the marina.
• The provision of structural information to the Contractor as construction proceeded.
• The redesign of elements of the marina due to incorrect construction and/or other unforeseen circumstances.