For two decades, Ben Gerwick's ability to capture the current state of practice and present it in a straightforward, easily digestible manner has made Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures the reference of choice for modern civil and maritime construction engineers. The third edition of this perennial bestseller continues to be the most modern and authoritative guide in the field. Based on the author's lifetime of experience, the book also incorporates relevant published information from many sources.
Updated and expanded to reflect new technologies, methods, and materials, the book includes new information on topics such as liquefaction of loose sediments, scour and erosion, archaeological concerns, high-performance steel, ultra-high-performance concrete, steel H piles, and damage from sabotage and terrorism. It features coverage of LNG terminals and offshore wind and wave energy structures. Clearly, concisely, and accessibly, this book steers you away from the pitfalls and toward the successful implementation of principles that can bring your marine and offshore projects to life.
By:
Ben C. Gerwick Jr.,
Ben C. Gerwick,
Jr (Ben C. Gerwick,
Inc. ,
San Francisco,
USA)
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 178mm,
Spine: 49mm
Weight: 1.560kg
ISBN: 9780849330520
ISBN 10: 0849330521
Pages: 852
Publication Date: 05 March 2007
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction. Physical and Environmental Aspects of Marine and Offshore Construction. Geotechnical Aspects: Seafloor and Marine Soils. Ecological and Societal Aspects of Marine Construction. Materials and Fabrication for Marine Structures. Marine and Offshore Construction Equipment. Marine Operations. Seafloor Modifications and Improvements. Installation of Piles in Marine and Offshore Structures. Harbor, River, and Estuary Structures. Coastal Structures. Offshore Platforms, Steel Jackets, and Pin Piles. Concrete Offshore Structures: Gravity-Based Structures. Permanently Floating Structures. Other Applications of Marine and Offshore Construction Technology. Installation of Submarine Pipelines. Plastic and Composite Pipelines, Cables. Topside Installation. Repairs to Marine Structures. Strengthening Existing Structures. Removal and Salvage. Constructibility. Construction in the Deep Sea. Arctic Marine Structures. Epilogue. References.
Reviews for Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures
It is well written in a way that clearly explains the techniques and projects being described in a manner that makes for an interesting as well as educational reading. - Books-On-Line, June 2007
