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What is defined as a harbor protected by natural land contours or islands?
What is defined as a harbor protected by natural land contours or islands?
- Commercial Harbor
- Refuge Harbor
- Natural Harbor (correct)
- Artificial Harbor
Which of the following best describes a Commercial Harbor?
Which of the following best describes a Commercial Harbor?
- A harbor with no facilities for ships
- A harbor used primarily for recreation
- A harbor for military vessels only
- A harbor in which terminal facilities are provided (correct)
What is the primary purpose of a Jetty?
What is the primary purpose of a Jetty?
- To act as a wharf for cargo handling
- To provide a shelter for small craft
- To berth vessels by projecting into the sea (correct)
- To support lighthouse operations
Which structure is built into the water and used for securing and providing access to ships?
Which structure is built into the water and used for securing and providing access to ships?
What distinguishes an Artificial Harbor from other types of harbors?
What distinguishes an Artificial Harbor from other types of harbors?
What is the function of a Lighthouse?
What is the function of a Lighthouse?
Which harbor is specifically designed to act as a haven during storms?
Which harbor is specifically designed to act as a haven during storms?
What does the term 'Wharf' refer to in maritime terms?
What does the term 'Wharf' refer to in maritime terms?
In the equation $S.F. = 3√(Es/Ep)$, what does 'Es' represent?
In the equation $S.F. = 3√(Es/Ep)$, what does 'Es' represent?
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Study Notes
Modulus of Elasticity
- S.F. (Settlement Factor) is calculated as ( 3\sqrt{\frac{Es}{Ep}} )
- Es represents the modulus of elasticity of the subgrade.
- Ep denotes the modulus of elasticity of the pavement.
Definitions of Harbor and Related Terms
- Ports: Specialized harbors with facilities for expediting cargo and passenger movement, including wharves, piers, and cargo handling machinery.
- Harbor: Any water body with adequate depth for ships to seek shelter from storms and natural events.
- Natural Harbor: A naturally protected harbor formed by land contours, rocky outcrops, or islands; allows for navigation.
- Artificial Harbor: A type of harbor created through engineering works for protection on all sides.
- Commercial Harbor: A harbor equipped with terminal facilities dedicated to handling cargo and passengers.
- Refuge Harbor: A harbor designated as a safe haven during storms.
- Wharf: A constructed platform extending into the water, parallel to the shore, used for docking vessels.
- Jetty: A solid structure that extends into the sea, perpendicular to the shoreline, facilitating vessel berthing.
- Pier: A platform supported by piles extending from the shore over water, used for securing and providing access to ships or boats.
- Lighthouse: Tall towers with a beacon light, located on shores, reefs, or shoals to guide ships towards nearby ports.
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