ABSTRACT
This chapter describes the aspects of design of quay walls, as well as a framework and reliability approach that aims to cover the complete design verification. The ultimate objective of this design process is to produce the optimum design that will satisfy the functional requirements and that is the result of balancing various, sometimes conflicting, aspects such as construction costs, durability and robustness. In addition, experience gained during the construction of quay walls under comparable conditions should have an important place in the design process. It is especially important to include experience of the installation of sheet piles and foundation members. Without exaggeration, it can be postulated that the core of the design issue concerns the difficulties of installing sheet piles and foundation members. The subjects that are important to the design, which are discussed in Chapter 9, Construction and Chapter 12, Lessons from Experience, are incorporated in this chapter. Finally, the result of the design process must satisfy the condition that the quay can be constructed in such a way that the risks are acceptable and manageable.
