Design of Marine Facilities : Engineering for Port and Harbor Structures.

Gaythwaite provides the essential reference for civil and structural engineers designing port and harbor structures for all types of marine facilities.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Gaythwaite, John W.
Format: e-Book
Language:English
Published: Reston : American Society of Civil Engineers, 2016.
Edition:3rd ed.
Series:ASCE Press
Subjects:
Harbors > Design and construction.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Full-text access
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Contents
  • Foreword
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Notations
  • Nomenclature
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
  • 1.1 Scope and Purpose
  • 1.2 Marine Civil Engineering
  • 1.3 Port and Harbor Facilities
  • 1.4 Design of Marine Facilities
  • 1.5 Design Guidance and Information Sources
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Vessel Characteristics and Dimensions
  • 2.1 Definitions
  • 2.2 Hull Form and Features
  • 2.3 Hull Construction
  • 2.4 Vessel Types and Dimensions
  • References
  • Chapter 3: General Design Considerations
  • 3.1 Design Criteria and General Considerations
  • 3.2 Site Selection and Layout
  • 3.3 Facility-Type Requirements
  • 3.4 Environmental Conditions
  • 3.5 Materials for Marine Construction
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Operational and Environmental Loads
  • 4.1 Cargo Loads
  • 4.2 Vehicular and Mobile Equipment Loads
  • 4.3 Rail-Mounted and Material-Handling Equipment
  • 4.4 Port Buildings and Miscellaneous Structures
  • 4.5 Environmental Loads
  • 4.6 Seismic Loads and Ground Motions
  • 4.7 Tsunami Effects in Ports
  • 4.8 Other Load Sources and Design Considerations
  • Acknowledgments
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Berthing Loads and FenderSystem Design
  • 5.1 Berthing Fundamentals
  • 5.2 Berthing Ship Geometry
  • 5.3 The Added Mass Factor
  • 5.4 Berthing Impact Energy Determination
  • 5.5 Fender System Types and Selection
  • 5.6 Fender System Layout and Design
  • 5.7 Fender Materials and Specifications
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Mooring Loads and Design Principles
  • 6.1 Mooring Principles
  • 6.2 Mooring Analysis
  • 6.3 Mooring Lines
  • 6.4 Mooring Hardware and Equipment
  • 6.5 Wind Forces
  • 6.6 Current Forces
  • 6.7 Passing Vessel Effects
  • 6.8 Wave Loads and Vessel Motions
  • 6.9 Analytical Treatment and Modeling
  • 6.10 Physical Model Testing
  • 6.11 Operational Considerations
  • References
  • Chapter 7: Design of Fixed Structures.
  • 7.1 Structural Types and Configurations
  • 7.2 Selection of Optimum Structure Type
  • 7.3 Pier and Wharf Structural Design
  • 7.4 Seismic Design Considerations
  • 7.5 Dolphins and Support Structures
  • 7.6 Access and Ancillary Structures
  • 7.7 Crane Trackage
  • 7.8 Miscellaneous Design Features
  • 7.9 Ship Services and Utility Systems
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Geotechnical Design Considerations
  • 8.1 Marine Site Investigations
  • 8.2 Soil Types and Characteristics
  • 8.3 Marine Foundations
  • 8.4 Slopes and Slope Protection
  • 8.5 Bulkheads and Retaining Structures
  • 8.6 Solid-Fill Structures
  • 8.7 Pile and Drilled-Shaft Foundations
  • 8.8 Dry Docks
  • 8.9 Site Improvement: Methods and Materials
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Floating Port Structures
  • 9.1 Structure Types and Applications
  • 9.2 Hydrostatics and Stability
  • 9.3 Motion Response
  • 9.4 Structural Design of Pontoons
  • 9.5 Ballast Control and Ancillary Features
  • 9.6 Transfer Bridges and Gangways
  • 9.7 Mooring-System Design
  • 9.8 Marinas and Small-Craft Facilities
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Introduction to Dry Docks
  • 10.1 General Characteristics, Features, and Factors Affecting Dry Dock Selection
  • 10.2 Basin Dry Docks
  • 10.3 Marine Railways
  • 10.4 Floating Dry Docks
  • 10.5 Vertical Lifts
  • 10.6 Mobile Straddle Lifts and Boatyard Equipment
  • References
  • Chapter 11: Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Repair
  • 11.1 Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Maintenance
  • 11.2 Deterioration Modes
  • 11.3 General Repair Methods
  • 11.4 Pile and Bulkhead Restoration Methods
  • 11.5 Protective Coatings and Claddings
  • 11.6 Cathodic Protection Systems
  • 11.7 Fender Systems
  • 11.8 Mooring Hardware
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Facility Inspection and Assessment
  • 12.1 Purpose and Scope of Inspections
  • 12.2 Inspection Methods and Procedures.
  • 12.3 Element and Facility Condition Assessments
  • 12.4 Documentation and Reporting
  • 12.5 Lifecycle and Asset Management
  • References
  • Appendix 1: Conversion Factors
  • Appendix 2: Selected Information Sources: Journals, Periodicals, and Conference Proceedings
  • Appendix 3: Internet Sources and Selected Websites
  • Index
  • About the Author.

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