Structural
The Design and Construction of Levees
View the complete article here. A levee is an embankment that serves a particular purpose: to provide flood protection from seasonal high water. Unlike…
Using Large Stone in Marine Construction Projects
View the complete article here. Stone is a popular choice in construction, particularly for projects involving protection against water. Large stones are often used…
Ferry Terminals and Small Craft Berthing Facilities – Manual Part 2
View the complete article here. View Part 1 here. Designing Entrance Criteria and Protective Structures Entrance channels and other protective structures play an important…
Ferry Terminals and Small Craft Berthing Facilities – Manual Part 1
View the complete article here. Constructing a ferry terminal or a small craft berthing facility requires a thorough understanding of not only how to…
Basics of Coastal Engineering
View complete article here. Coastal engineering is a highly specialized type of engineering that is designed to address both natural and man-made changes…
Marine Railways / Patent Slips Guide
Marine railways, or patent slips, are inclined planes that extend from the shoreline into the water, with a geared hauling machine used to pull…
The Design of Coastal Revetments, Seawalls, and Bulkheads
Along bluffs and coastal shorelines, various structures are often necessary to protect beaches from wave action, or to retain fill or in situ soil. …
Assessment and Corrosion Repair of Damaged Concrete Structures In the Persian Gulf Region
by Mobasher B., Shekarchi M. and Tadayon M. H. Abstract Corrosion of reinforcement has a damaging effect on the resilience of concrete structures. Corrosion is…
Comparison of Anchored Combination Walls and Cellular Structures for Use as Bulkheads
View complete article here. by Richard J. Hartman, P.E., Ph.D. Larger, deeper draft cargo ships are being constructed and they require that ports be built…
Concrete Piles: Causes of Failure and Repair Alternatives
View complete article here. by Mo Ehsani, PhD, PE, SE A large number of waterfront structures are supported on piles. The piles may be constructed…
Coastal Erosion and Sea Wall Construction in the Bahamas
by Neil Sealey Abstract Recent hurricanes, specifically dating from Hurricane Floyd in 1999, have drawn attention to the vulnerability of shoreline infrastructure in The…