Industry Profiles
Dock Shapes
Gang Plank Beams
In maritime operations, port facilities, and shipping logistics, the structural integrity and functionality of docks and gangways are paramount. Two critical components in these systems are dock shapes and gang plank beams. These elements are designed to facilitate the safe, efficient, and smooth transfer of cargo and personnel between ships and shore facilities.
In this profile, we will delve into the different types of dock shapes used in marine infrastructure, as well as the importance and design considerations for gang plank beams that connect vessels to docks.
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | T | ||
43815 | 5.062 | 2.030 | .0137 | 1.984 |
43816 | 5.247 | 2.030 | .0137 | 2.083 |
43817 | 5.298 | 2.030 | .0137 | 2.192 |

43815

43816

43817
Planks
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43818 | 9.500 | 2.062 | 0.080 | 1.835 |
43819 | 12.000 | 1.060 | 0.110 | 2.852 |

43818

43819
Support Beams
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43820 | 8.000 | 2.030 | 0.137 | 2.490 |
43821 | 9.062 | 2.030 | 0.137 | 2.678 |
43822 | 9.500 | 2.030 | 0.137 | 2.750 |

43820

43821, 43822
Ladder Plank
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43823 | 4.084 | 1.562 | 0.125 | 1.375 |

Dock Connector
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43824 | 2.522 | 2.730 | 0.250 | 2.496 |

Floor Section
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43825 | 8.902 | 2.030 | .0140 | 2.665 |

Cross Member Support
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43826 | 6.000 | 2.250 | .0150 | 1.927 |

Cross Member Support
Die # | Size | Est. Wt/Ft | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
A | B | C | ||
43827 | 8.511 | 1.500 | 0.094 | 1.835 |
43828 | 12.250 | 1.500 | 0.094 | 2.857 |
43829 | 6.813 | 1.062 | 0.070 | 1.114 |

43827

43828

43829