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Port Engineering : Planning, Construction, Maintenance, and Security by Gregory P. Tsinker (2004, Hardcover)
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Port Engineering by Gregory P. Tsinker. Author Gregory P. Tsinker. Title Port Engineering. Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc. Format Hardcover.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-100471412740
ISBN-139780471412748
eBay Product ID (ePID)2859957
Product Key Features
Number of Pages896 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePort Engineering : Planning, Construction, Maintenance, and Security
SubjectHydraulics, Ships & Shipbuilding / General, Civil / General
Publication Year2004
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTransportation, Technology & Engineering
AuthorGregory P. Tsinker
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2.1 in
Item Weight56.9 Oz
Item Length9.4 in
Item Width7.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2003-004785
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal627/.2
Table Of ContentPreface. Contributors. Introduction. 1. Port Planning. 2. Port-Related Marine Structures. 3. Seismic Design of Port Structures. 4. Long-Term Strength of Waterfront Structures Built on Creep-Sensitive Soils. 5. Design of Revetments. 6. Repair, Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Upgrading of Waterfront Structures. 7. Floating Terminals. 8. Offshore Moorings. 9. Breakwaters. 10. Navigation Channel Design. 11. Dredging. 12. Environmental Factors in Port Planning and Design. 13. Port Security. Index.
SynopsisThis comprehensive book covers all major aspects of the design and maintenance of port facilities, including port planning, design loads for todays larger vessel size, seismic design guidelines, and breakwater design., The most important, up-to-date book on planning, building, and maintaining ports In response to the demands of a globalized world economy, resulting in dramatic changes in vessels, cargo handling, and shipping technologies, Port Engineering presents in one volume the latest information and common- sense guidelines on port planning, construction, maintenance, and security. Written and edited by internationally recognized authorities in the industry, this comprehensive volume addresses issues related to the development of major ports and small craft harbors, design and construction of basic bottom-fixed and floating terminals, and other facilities and systems essential to the functionality of any port. Port Engineering is a one-stop source of up-to-date, dependable material on port design and construction. It provides the latest information on modern vessels and modern cargo handling and hauling technologies, as well as: Seismic guidelines and loads for design of port-related marine structures Design and construction of breakwaters, navigation channels, and offshore moorings Dredging and environmental issues associated with port construction and operation Heightened port security and associated practices Every engineer working with ports will find Port Engineering an essential volume for his or her shelf., This comprehensive book covers all major aspects of the design and maintenance of port facilities, including port planning, design loads for today's larger vessel size, seismic design guidelines, and breakwater design. New material addresses environmental concerns, the latest developments on inter-modal hubs and transfer points, and the latest information on port security and procedures being implemented around the world.
LC Classification NumberTC205.T7523 2004
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