Protection Against Vessel Impact Loads
We provide engineering design for marine fender systems that protect piers, docks, wharves, seawalls, and waterfront structures from vessel impact loads. Proper fender design is critical to reduce structural damage, improve safety, and extend the service life of marine facilities.
Purpose of a Fender System
A fender system is designed to absorb and distribute the energy generated when a vessel berths, docks, or accidentally impacts a structure. It serves as a protective buffer between the vessel and the waterfront structure.
Our Design Capabilities
- Berthing and impact load analysis
- Energy absorption calculations
- Fender panel and framing design
- Pile-supported fender system design
- Reaction force evaluation on supporting structures
- Connection detailing for steel, concrete, and timber systems
- Retrofit design for existing marine facilities
Serving Newport Beach and Southern California waterfront projects
We provide coastal and marine structural engineering services throughout Southern California, including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego.
Each project is evaluated for marine exposure, structural demands, site constraints, and permitting requirements so the final design supports long-term performance.