A loading bay is an area for loading and unloading cargo from a transportation vehicle. It’s commonly found in warehouses, factories, and commercial buildings, and often has ramps, lifts, and safety equipment. Bumpers, lights, and dock seals are also common features. A loading bay is an area dedicated to loading and unloading cargo to or […]
Dry docks are structures used for ship construction, maintenance and repair. They can be flooded with water to allow boats to sail in and then drained to expose the entire body of the boat for maintenance. There are two types of dry docks: one is connected to a port or body of water and the […]
Dock bumpers are installed at loading docks to prevent damage to the dock and truck during loading and unloading. They are made of plastic or rubber mounted on a metal frame and can vary in design. Boat docks also use rubber bumpers to protect boats as they enter a slipway or dock. Trucks often load […]
A jet ski dock allows for easy access and removal of personal watercraft, preventing damage from wind and waves. It provides drive-in and roll-out access and short- and long-term storage, and can be easily installed and removed for seasonal use. A jet ski dock is mounted to a boat dock or breakwater to allow easy […]
A dock receipt is a legal document that transfers the responsibility and liability of a shipment from the shipper to the carrier. It documents the condition of the shipment and is used to track the cargo. Electronic dock receipts are becoming more common. Once signed, the carrier is responsible for the shipment’s safety and security […]
The Space Pier is a new space launch concept, consisting of a 100km high and 300km long structure that uses an electromagnetic mass driver to launch payloads into space. It is a compromise between other post-rocket space technology propositions, such as an orbital space elevator/skyhook and an earth-based mass driver. The Space Pier would be […]
A hard drive dock can be internal or external and protects and safely uses a hard drive. Internal docks are a metal shell with screw holes, while external docks have full drive control hardware and an enclosure. Both dissipate static electricity and allow for easy insertion of drives. A hard drive dock can refer to […]
A FireWire dock is a hard drive docking station with a FireWire port for faster file transfer speeds than USB 2.0. It can be used with devices such as video cameras, hard drives, and smartphones. FireWire was developed by Apple to offer faster connection speeds than USB until the release of USB 3.0. FireWire 800 […]
Detention basins are structures used for flood control and water management. They can be dry or wet and are designed to hold overflow water temporarily. They can be useful for seasonal flood management and require minimal maintenance. They can also be used to manage water quality and create habitats for animals. Detention basins can be […]
Detention basins are structures used for flood control and water management, designed to temporarily hold an overflow of water. They can be dry or wet and are useful for seasonal flood management. They can be added to flood control communities and are required in some regions to reduce flood risk. A detention basin is a […]
A gravity dock, also known as a dry dock, is a facility where ships can be floated and water pumped out for maintenance and repair. The technology was independently developed in ancient Greece and China. The dock is built like a long box with a gate, and ships are supported by blocks. Once displayed, the […]
The idiom “in the dock” means being examined or tried, originating from the traditional English courtroom layout where the defendant sits in an enclosed area opposite the judge. It has broadened to include metaphorical situations similar to being a defendant. The phrase is technically a metaphor, not an idiom, but may be considered an idiom […]
