Design of Marine Facilities for the Berthing, Mooring, and Repair of Vessels

Description

This book covers the design of marine structures for the berthing, mooring, and repair of vessels, including piers, wharves, bulkheads, quay walls, dolphins, dry docks, floating docks, and various ancillary structures. Descriptions of vessels 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 design. Content: Front Matter • List of Illustrations • List of Tables • Notations Prefaces • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Vessel Characteristics and Dimensions 3. General Design Considerations 4. Operational and Environmental Loads 5. Berthing Loads and Fender System Design 6. Mooring Loads and Design Principles 7. Design of Fixed Structures 8. Geotechnical Design Considerations 9. Design of Floating Structures 10. Introduction to Dry Docks 11. Facility Inspection and Deterioration 12. Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Repair Appendices Index