Design of marine facilities for the berthing, mooring, and repair of vessels / John W. Gaythwaite

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gaythwaite, John, Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Harbors--Design and construction.

Harbors.

Marine terminals--Design and construction.

Marine terminals.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxxi, 531 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Reston, Va. : ASCE Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This valuable handbook for practicing engineers covers the design of marine structures for the berthing, mooring, and repair of vessels, such structures as piers, wharves, bulkheads, quay walls, dolphins, dry docks, floating docks, and various ancillary structures. Descriptions of vessel characteristics, dry dock types, and inspection, as well as assessment of existing facilities are all incorporated in this comprehensive marine facilities reference. At the end of each chapter, in-depth references are provided so that a given subject can be readily explored. Important design standards, 197 line drawings, and 53 photos, as well as numerous graphs and tables for quick reference, are incorporated in the book. Civil and structural engineers involved in port and harbor structures design will find this book an excellent introductory text because it covers all structural types that are likely to be encountered in port, harbor, and marine terminal designs.

Contents:

Introduction; Vessel Characteristics and Dimensions; General Design Considerations; Operational and Environmental Loads; Berthing Loads and Fender System Design; Mooring Loads and Design Principles; Design of Fixed Structures; Geotechnical Design Considerations; Design of Floating Structures; Introduction to Dry Docks; Facility Inspection and Deterioration; Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Repair; Conversion Factors; Selected Information Sources: Journals, Periodicals, and Conference Proceedings; Internet Sources/Selected Web Sites; Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

ISBN:

0-7844-7109-6