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3. Waterway structures
3.1 Channel development
It is determined on the basis of the master torque (maximum cross-sectional area of the hull) of the boats to be used.
The minimum depth must reserve a certain distance below the low point of fully loaded boats. This is the pilot's foot and should be around 0.50 m.
The width must allow two boats to pass each other without risk of collision (figure 7...
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Bibliography
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Regulations
Applicable technical regulations
Ministry of Public Works and Secretary of State for Transport: circular no. 76-38 of 1 er March 1976 on the characteristics of navigable waterways.
Secrétariat d'Etat aux Transports: circular no. 95-86 of November 6, 1995 amending circular no. 76-38 of March 1 r 1976...
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AIPCN/PIANC Association internationale permanente des congrès de navigation/Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses http://www.pianc-aipcn.org
Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau (BAW) https://www.baw.de/DE/die_baw/die_baw.html
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