Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Reinforced Concrete Pier Construction

"Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910" is a compilation of technical papers by members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, showcasing early 20th-century civil engineering innovations. Centered on reinforced concrete pier construction, one featured paper by engineer Eugene Klapp explores the innovative building of a yacht pier near Glen Cove, Long Island. He presents the project's need for an aesthetically pleasing, durable structure for the Long Island Sound. Klapp’s discussion of design choices, materials, and specific construction techniques includes the forward-thinking method of land-based concrete casting and launching, while also addressing and responding to the challenges faced during the pier's creation. This volume captures the practical advancements and problem-solving approaches in civil engineering at the time.