Design Of Marine Facilities For The Berthing, Mooring, And Repair Of Vessels

by Gaythwaite, John W.

• ISBN13: 9780784407264
• ISBN10: 0784407266
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-03-31
• Publisher: Amer Society of Civil Engineers

Author Biography

John W. Gaythwaite is President of Maritime Engineering Consultants, Inc., in Manchester, Massachusetts.

Table of Contents

Illustrations	xi
Tables	xix
Foreword	xxi
Foreword to the First Edition	xxii
Preface	xxv
Preface to the First Edition	xxvii
Contributors	xxix
Notations	xxxi
Introduction	1	(16)
Scope and Purpose	1	(2)
Marine Civil Engineering	3	(2)
Port and Harbor Facilities	5	(4)
The Design Process	9	(8)
References	13	(4)
Vessel Characteristics and Dimensions	17	(26)
Definitions	17	(2)
Hull Form	19	(3)
Hull Construction	22	(2)
Vessel Types and Dimensions	24	(19)
References	39	(4)
General Design Considerations	43	(54)
Design Criteria and General Considerations	43	(5)
Site Selection and Layout	48	(5)
Facility Type Requirements	53	(5)
Environmental Conditions	58	(22)
Materials Selection	80	(17)
References	92	(5)
Operational and Environmental Loads	97	(36)
Cargo Loads	97	(4)
Vehicular Loads	101	(6)
Rail-Mounted and Material Handling Equipment	107	(4)
Port Buildings and Superstructures	111	(2)
Environmental Loads	113	(13)
Other Load Sources	126	(7)
References	128	(5)
Berthing Loads and Fender System Design	133	(44)
Introduction	133	(4)
The Berthing Ship	137	(4)
The Concept of Added Mass	141	(3)
Berthing Impact Energy Determination	144	(7)
Fender System Types and Selection	151	(11)
Fender System Design	162	(15)
References	174	(3)
Mooring Loads and Design Principles	177	(54)
Mooring System Principles	177	(11)
Mooring Lines, Hardware, and Equipment	188	(7)
Wind Forces	195	(8)
Current Forces	203	(6)
Standoff Forces and Passing Vessel Effects	209	(2)
Wave Loads and Vessel Motions	211	(8)
Analytical Treatment and Modeling	219	(12)
References	226	(5)
Design of Fixed Structures	231	(54)
Structural Types and Configurations	231	(4)
Selection of Optimum Structure Type	235	(3)
Pier and Wharf Structural Design	238	(27)
Dolphins and Platforms	265	(6)
Ancillary and Access Structures	271	(1)
Crane Trackage	272	(3)
Miscellaneous Design Features	275	(4)
Ship Services and Utility Systems	279	(6)
References	281	(4)
Geotechnical Design Considerations	285	(76)
Marine Site Investigations	285	(12)
Soil Mechanics and Properties	297	(10)
Marine Foundations	307	(2)
Slopes and Slope Protection	309	(4)
Bulkheads and Retaining Structures	313	(12)
Solid-Fill Structures	325	(1)
Pile and Drilled-Shaft Foundations	325	(17)
Dry Docks	342	(2)
Site Improvement---Methods and Materials	344	(17)
References	353	(8)
Design of Floating Structures	361	(48)
Structure Types and Applications	361	(8)
Hydrostatics and Stability	369	(3)
Motion Response	372	(5)
Structural Design	377	(6)
Ballast Control and Ancillary Features	383	(3)
Access Bridges and Gangways	386	(3)
Mooring-System Design	389	(11)
Marinas and Small-Craft Facilities	400	(9)
References	404	(5)
Introduction to Dry Docks	409	(60)
General Characteristics, Features, and Factors Affecting Dry Dock Selection	409	(4)
Basin Dry Docks	413	(20)
Marine Railways	433	(9)
Floating Dry Docks	442	(14)
Vertical Lifts	456	(6)
Straddle Lifts and Boatyard Equipment	462	(7)
References	465	(4)
Facility Inspection and Deterioration	469	(20)
Inspection Overview	469	(5)
General Modes of Deterioration	474	(9)
Structural Condition Assessments	483	(4)
Standard Inspection Reporting	487	(2)
References	487	(2)
Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Repair	489	(28)
Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, and Maintenance	489	(4)
General Repair Methods	493	(8)
Pile and Bulkhead Restoration Methods	501	(6)
Protective Coatings and Claddings	507	(2)
Cathodic Protection Systems	509	(2)
Fender System Repair and Replacement	511	(1)
Mooring Hardware Repair and Replacement	511	(6)
References	513	(4)
Appendix 1 Conversion Factors	517	(2)
Appendix 2 Selected Information Sources: Journals, Periodicals, and Conference Proceedings	519	(2)
Appendix 3 Internet Sources/Selected Web Sites	521	(4)
Index	525