Jetty

A ( e) Pier ( also Kaizunge ) is a right angle, usually perpendicular to the wharf extending port structure, which increases the berth for ships. In High German Pier is grammatically masculine ( the pier ), nautical and North Germany Female ( The Pier).

Type and purpose

A pier consists of a landfill, which is on the water side fastened with wood, steel or reinforced concrete. The surface is usually fastened with a concrete or asphalt blanket.

Size and type depend on the intended use. There are special piers to delete standard containers, dangerous goods ( such as natural gas, petroleum, chemicals ) or cargo. Piers need to accommodate large loads ( gantry crane, container ) is especially stable walls. Piers for ferry passengers have gangways and ramps for vehicles.

In the context of structural change location of port cities piers were reclassified in the center and are now sites of ( open-air ) Museums, catering establishments and other things to do.

Port structures with similar function

A similar function to the pier, the pier, but which is built on piles, columns or stilts over the water and under the water can flow freely.

From the pier, which creates additional space in a harbor, the pier is to be distinguished, which in the first place has a ship berth. The pier extends as long jetty from the shore by a shallow water zone to the point, can still drive to the ship.

International usage

In English, pier one pier, a building on pillars or piles, under which the water can flow through. Such a pier serves as a dock, pier, mooring or as a platform over the water, to be built on the docks, buildings and even entire entertainment district or districts (eg, Pier 39 in San Francisco).

The different meaning in English and Germans often leads to the incorrect use of the German term. Even dictionaries give sometimes interchanged to explanations.