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<div>For a list of ''pontili'', see ''[[Pontili]]''.
<div>For a list of ''pontili'', see ''[[Pontili]]''.
A ''pontile'' (pl. ''[[Pontili|pontili]]'') is a wooden [[Docks|dock]] that extends into a [[Canal|canal]] with steps at the end. Since a ''pontile'' projects into the canal, they are mainly found in wider Venetian [[Canal|canals]] such as the Grand Canal. One thing to be aware of is that since ''[[Pontili|pontili]]'' are made of wood, frequent maintenance is required to replaced rotted boards on these [[Docks|docks]].<ref>Duffy, Jill, Justin Gagliardi, Kate Mirtle, and Amanda Tucker. "Re-Engineering the City of Venice S Cargo System for the Consorzio Trasportatori Veneziani Riuniti." (2001).</ref>
A ''pontile'' (pl. ''[[Pontili|pontili]]'') is a wooden [[Docks|dock]] that extends into a [[Canal|canal]]. Occasionally, a ''pontile'' will have steps. Since a ''pontile'' is made of wood, frequent maintenance is required to replace any supporting posts and boards that may have rotted.<ref>Duffy, Jill, Justin Gagliardi, Kate Mirtle, and Amanda Tucker. "Re-Engineering the City of Venice S Cargo System for the Consorzio Trasportatori Veneziani Riuniti." (2001).</ref>
==Construction==
A ''pontile'' is typically supported by wooden posts and occasionally, by cement posts. Increasingly, recycled plastic posts, which are impervious to saltwater and other decay, are replacing wood posts.
[[File:Pontile1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''pontile.'']]
[[File:Pontile1.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''pontile.'']]
==Condition Ratings==
When data was taken about each ''pontile'', their condition was noted using the scale below.
<div>3 - Good</div>
<div>2 - Average</div>
<div>1 - Poor</div>
<div>0 - Very Poor</div>
==Usability Ratings==
Another piece of data that was taken about each ''pontile'' was their usability. Their usability was noted using the scale below.
<div>0 - Difficult to use for structural reasons</div>
<div>1 - Difficult to use with high tide</div>
<div>2 - Difficult to use with low tide</div>
<div>3 - Unusable due to the lack of poles, hooks, or rings</div>
<div>4 - Inaccessible by water</div>
<div>5 - Difficult to utilize</div>
<div>6 - Usable</div>
<div>7 - Inaccessible by land</div>
<div>8 - Inaccessible by land freight wagon</div>
<div>99 - None</div>
== See Also ==
== See Also ==
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*[[Dock]]
*[[Docks]]
*[[Docks]]
== References ==
== References ==
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==Bibliography==
*Bennett, Alexander; Hastings, Samuel; Petry, Stephen; Solomon, Alexander. Boats are Waking Me Crazy: An Analysis of Boat Traffic and ''Moto Ondoso'' in the City of Venice. Worcester MA. Worcester Polytechnic Institute.2013
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Latest revision as of 14:53, 6 December 2013
This article contains information about a typical Venetian pontile.
A pontile (pl. pontili) is a wooden dock that extends into a canal. Occasionally, a pontile will have steps. Since a pontile is made of wood, frequent maintenance is required to replace any supporting posts and boards that may have rotted.[1]
Construction
A pontile is typically supported by wooden posts and occasionally, by cement posts. Increasingly, recycled plastic posts, which are impervious to saltwater and other decay, are replacing wood posts.
↑Duffy, Jill, Justin Gagliardi, Kate Mirtle, and Amanda Tucker. "Re-Engineering the City of Venice S Cargo System for the Consorzio Trasportatori Veneziani Riuniti." (2001).
