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Concrete floating docks and the Mulberry comparison

Concrete is expected in the proposed floating docks, while the comparison with Mulberry caissons leaves their relative cost unresolved.

Question

Could concrete floating dry docks, similar to Mulberry harbour caissons, provide a suitable lower-cost option?

Short answer

Concrete is expected to form part of the proposed docks, but the answer does not establish a cost saving.

Notes

The comparison with concrete Mulberry harbour caissons is broadly accepted. Concrete is expected to form part of the docks under discussion. The answer provides no comparative price or detailed design, so the suggested cost saving remains unestablished.