Marine Structures Engineering is designed to help engineers meet the
growing worldwide demand for construction of new ports and the
modernization of existing ports and terminals. It provides an
authoritative guide to the design, construction, rehabilitation, repair,
and maintenance of port and harbor structures. Each chapter is
self-contained, allowing readers to access specific information. The
Author draws on his extensive experience in offshore structure and port
engineering to demonstrate evaluation, rehabilitation, repair, and
maintenance of in-service marine structures. Also covered in detail are
state-of-the-art approaches to: *marine structures in cold regions,
with special attention to the role of ice loads, permafrost, and other
ice effects *shiplifts, marine railways, shipways, and dry docks
*offshore moorings *floating breakwaters *marinas *structures that
protect bridge piers from ship impact. Offering practical information on
all aspects of marine structures, this book serves as an indispensable
resource to all engineers and professionals involved in design,
construction, maintenance, and modernization of ports and harbors.