Loading
The structural design loadings are specified on the Design Loads tab. The standard reserve buoyancy is 1.5kN/m applied on the walking surface between ducts.
Freeboard
The system has a minimum unladen freeboard of 500mm.
Structure
Each unit has a welded aluminium structure comprising standard sections and specially commissioned extrusions. The aluminium alloy is 6082T6.
Hardwood decking with a machined anti slip profile is provided as standard. All hardwoods are supplied from certified sustainable sources. Intermarine is currently the only UK pontoon manufacturer certified to supply FSC certified hardwoods (Certificate No SGS - COC - 1639). Forestry Stewardship Council rules are a world wide standard and are supported by environmental bodies including WWF and Greenpeace.
In addition to hardwoods a range of alternative decking options are available including, treated softwoods, synthetic boards manufactured from re cycled plastics and anti slip deck panels with a bonded aggregate surface.