Underwater Facilities Inspection and Assessment at ARDM (Floating Dry Dock Mooring Facility) Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Georgia

摘要

The underwater inspection of the Floating Dry Dock Mooring Facility (ARDM) indicated that the facility is generally in excellent condition. Both the pier and the spud dolphin are in excellent condition below the water. No underwater repairs are warranted at this time. Minor localized areas of chipped, scaled, and cracked concrete were found on the piles above water. Fourteen piles are recommended for repair with surface applied epoxy mortar as part of future maintenance. It is also recommended for new construction that all lifting loops be removed at the time of installation. An underwater inspection of all new construction is recommended to confirm compliance with the design details. The pier and dolphin should be reinspected at intervals not to exceed six years. A table summarizes the condition of the pier and dolphin, and the recommended repairs with associated costs.