Coastal Engineering 

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The shoreline is a dynamic environment where sand and sediment are constantly moving.  Structures and features designed along the shoreline must withstand many forces associated with wind, tides and wave action.

The design expertise of OCC encompasses civil, structural, geotechnical and coastal engineering design for all types of marine and coastal structures. 

Completed projects range from offshore platforms and artificial reefs, through near-shore structures such as piers, wharves, breakwaters, wave screens, marinas, artificial islands, and fish habitats to shore-connecting structures such as shore protection and fish bypasses. 

Below are some examples of projects we have worked on.

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OCC provided engineering and technical support on behalf of the Board of County Commi...
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OCC helped to develop a safe harbor with docking facilities for FDNY Marine Company 9...
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OCC was hired to investigate a range of alternatives for restoring the beach at Eusta...
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OCC designed the third and final component of Phase II, was the placement of experimental coir biologs perpendicular to the shoreline at the sout...
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OCC performed a wave modeling study and evaluation of existing upstream slope protect...
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OCC evaluated eight (8) potential alternatives, including combinations of soft and ha...
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Stormwater and Marsh Restoration Project to improve the water quality inthe bay and, as such, the stabilization scheme using open water wave fenc...
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OCC provided design and permit assistance from 2003-2005 and is preparing for the con...
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OCC was retained by Westport Property Management for the design and permitting of new marina facilities located in Bridgeport Harbor, Bridgeport,...
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OCC provided expert witness services concerning the design and performance of a floating breakwater system, floating dock system, anchoring syste...

LAST UPDATED: 08.06.2011