Construction Of Marine And Offshore Structures

Author : Cliff Gerwick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1420049607

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Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures by Cliff Gerwick Pdf

The leading authority in the field offers a unique and comprehensive treatment of the construction aspects of offshore structures, rather than the more commonly addressed design considerations. Extensively updated, this second edition provides a new chapter on extending offshore technologies to inland waterways and emphasizes recent advances-including floating structures, deep-water structures, ice-resistant structures, and bridge foundations. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures details all the particulars of building in a marine environment, including construction equipment, marine operations, installing piles, pipelines, and cables, steel and concrete offshore platforms, and underwater repairs. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures provides an essential reference to engineers in the oil and service industries and to marine construction planners, designers, and contractors. New in the second edition: How the physical environment and geotechnical conditions affect construction Increased attention to protecting the natural environment and compliance with regulatory provisions Recent developments in positioning, instrumentation, and underwater inspection, plus a new section on concrete and steel floating structures and installing permanent moorings Expanded treatment of deep water bridge piers as well as locks and dams on major rivers.

Author : Ben C. Gerwick Jr.
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2007-03-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420004571

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Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures by Ben C. Gerwick Jr. Pdf

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 mo

Author : Ben C. Gerwick, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 624 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1997-02-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471181137

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Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures by Ben C. Gerwick, Jr. Pdf

Die zweite Auflage dieses Klassikers - jetzt als Paperback - bietet Profis auf diesem Gebiet eine aktuelle und kompetente Präsentation der Technologie der Vorbelastung von Stahlbeton. Grundlegende Techniken, Materialien und Systeme werden behandelt und vielfältige Anwendungen - Gebäude, Brücken, Bohrplattformen, Straßen, Rollbahnen, Rohrleitungen - erläutert.

Author : Cliff Gerwick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 680 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-23
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0849374855

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Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures, Second Edition by Cliff Gerwick Pdf

The leading authority in the field offers a unique and comprehensive treatment of the construction aspects of offshore structures, rather than the more commonly addressed design considerations. Extensively updated, this second edition provides a new chapter on extending offshore technologies to inland waterways and emphasizes recent advances-including floating structures, deep-water structures, ice-resistant structures, and bridge foundations. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures details all the particulars of building in a marine environment, including construction equipment, marine operations, installing piles, pipelines, and cables, steel and concrete offshore platforms, and underwater repairs. Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures provides an essential reference to engineers in the oil and service industries and to marine construction planners, designers, and contractors. New in the second edition: How the physical environment and geotechnical conditions affect construction Increased attention to protecting the natural environment and compliance with regulatory provisions Recent developments in positioning, instrumentation, and underwater inspection, plus a new section on concrete and steel floating structures and installing permanent moorings Expanded treatment of deep water bridge piers as well as locks and dams on major rivers.

Author : Ben C. Gerwick
Publisher : Wiley-Interscience
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : House & Home
ISBN : UOM:39015011143362

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Construction of Offshore Structures by Ben C. Gerwick Pdf

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Author : Gregory Tsinker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 567 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461520818

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Marine Structures Engineering: Specialized Applications by Gregory Tsinker Pdf

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.

Author : Mohamed A. El-Reedy
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128161920

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Offshore Structures by Mohamed A. El-Reedy Pdf

Offshore Structures: Design, Construction and Maintenance, Second Edition covers all types of offshore structures and platforms employed worldwide. As the ultimate reference for selecting, operating and maintaining offshore structures, this book provides a roadmap for designing structures which will stand up even in the harshest environments. Subsea pipeline design and installation is also covered in this edition, as is the selection of the proper type of offshore structure, the design procedure for the fixed offshore structure, nonlinear analysis (Push over) as a new technique to design and assess the existing structure, and more. With this book in hand, engineers will have the most up-to-date methods for performing a structural lifecycle analysis, implementing maintenance plans for topsides and jackets and using non-destructive testing. Provides a one-stop guide to offshore structure design and analysis Presents easy-to-understand methods for structural lifecycle analysis Contains expert advice for designing offshore platforms for all types of environments

Author : Mohamed A. El-Reedy
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123854766

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Offshore Structures by Mohamed A. El-Reedy Pdf

With most of the easy gas and oil reserves discovered and prices rebounding, companies are now drilling far offshore in extreme weather condition environments. As deepwater wells are drilled to greater depths, engineers and designers are confronted with new problems such as water depth, weather conditions, ocean currents, equipment reliability, and well accessibility. Offshore Structure Design, Construction and Maintenance covers all types of offshore structures and platforms employed worldwide. The ultimate reference for selecting, operating and maintaining offshore structures, this book provides a road map for designing structures which will stand up even in the harshest environments. The selection of the proper type of offshore structure is discussed from a technical and economic point of view. The design procedure for the fixed offshore structure will be presented and how to review the design to reach the optimum solution. Nonlinear analysis (Push over) analysis will be presented as a new technique to design and assess the existing structure. Pile design and tubular joint with the effect of fatigue loading will be presented also from a theoretical and a practical point of view. With this book in hand, engineers receive the most up-to-date methods for performing a structural life cycle analysis; implement maintenance plans for topsides and jackets, using non destructive testing. Under water inspection is discussed for hundreds of platforms in detail. Advanced repair methodology for scour, marine growth and damaged or deteriorating members are discussed. Risk based under water inspection techniques are covered from a practical pint of view. In addition, the book will be supported by an online modeling and simulation program with will allow designers to save time and money by verifying assumptions online. One stop guide to offshore structure design and analysis Easy to understand methods for structural life cycle analysis Expert advice for designing offshore platforms for all types of environments Save time and money by verifying designs online

Author : Mohamed El-Reedy
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081000021

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Marine Structural Design Calculations by Mohamed El-Reedy Pdf

The perfect guide for veteran structural engineers or for engineers just entering the field of offshore design and construction, Marine Structural Design Calculations offers structural and geotechnical engineers a multitude of worked-out marine structural construction and design calculations. Each calculation is discussed in a concise, easy-to-understand manner that provides an authoritative guide for selecting the right formula and solving even the most difficult design calculation. Calculation methods for all areas of marine structural design and construction are presented and practical solutions are provided. Theories, principles, and practices are summarized. The concentration focuses on formula selection and problem solving. A “quick look up guide , Marine Structural Design Calculations includes both fps and SI units and is divided into categories such as Project Management for Marine Structures; Marine Structures Loads and Strength; Marine Structure Platform Design; and Geotechnical Data and Pile Design. The calculations are based on industry code and standards like American Society of Civil Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, as well as institutions like the American Petroleum Institute and the US Coast Guard. Case studies and worked examples are included throughout the book. Calculations are based on industry code and standards such as American Society of Civil Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers Complete chapter on modeling using SACS software and PDMS software Includes over 300 marine structural construction and design calculations Worked-out examples and case studies are provided throughout the book Includes a number of checklists, design schematics and data tables

Author : Günther Clauss,Eike Lehmann,Carsten Östergaard
Publisher : Springer
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447131939

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Offshore Structures by Günther Clauss,Eike Lehmann,Carsten Östergaard Pdf

This updated translation from the original German edition provides general background information on oceanology and ocean engineering is given, along with descriptions of drilling techniques, offshore structures and hydrocarbon production at sea. The main part of the book is concerned with the hydrostatic and hydrodynamic analysis of marine structures, followed by an evaluation of marine structure reliability. Environmental conditions affecting marine structures, wave statistics, and the application of reliability theory to code development are also discussed. Students and practising engineers who have an interest in the analysis of marine structures will find this book an invaluable reference.

Author : Srinivasan Chandrasekaran,Arvind Jain
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781138031746

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Ocean Structures by Srinivasan Chandrasekaran,Arvind Jain Pdf

This book addresses the concepts of material selection and analysis, choice of structural form, construction methods, environmental loads, health monitoring, non-destructive testing, and repair methodologies and rehabilitation of ocean structures. It examines various types of ocean and offshore structures, including drilling platforms, processing platforms and vessels, towers, sea walls and surge barriers, and more. It also explores the use of MEMS in offshore structures, with regard to military and oil exploration applications. Full-color figures as well as numerous solved problems and examples are included to help readers understand the applied concepts.

Author : T. V. Ramakrishnan
Publisher : Gene-Tech Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Marine engineering
ISBN : UCSD:31822034764084

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Marine and Offshore Engineering by T. V. Ramakrishnan Pdf

The Present Book Marine And Offshore Engineering Is Written To Serve As A Guide And Reference For Practicing Engineers, Both Designers And Contractors. The Book Presents Current Development In A Variety Of Areas That Impact Offshore And Marine Engineering. It Provides Valuable Insights Into The Following Chapters: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: The Marine Working Environment Chapter 3: The Offshore And Sea Environmental Problems Chapter 4: The Seafood Structures Chapter 5: Moorings And Anchors Towing And Diving Chapter 6: The Offshore Electrical Power Chapter 7: The Offshore Piling Chapter 8: Breakwater Structures And Offshore Terminals Chapter 9: The Removal Of Offshore Structures And Construction Of Offshore Platforms Chapter 10: The Technique Of Concreting And Grouting Chapter 11: The Seafloor Of The Ocean And The Nature Of Marine Soil Chapter 12: The Structural Components Of The Offshore Platform Chapter 13: The Nature Of Deep Sea Construction This Book Is Very Useful Not Only For Marine Engineering Students But Also For Research Scholars And Teachers.

Author : Alonzo DeF. Quinn
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1971
Category : Aids to navigation
ISBN : UCSD:31822013987433

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Design and Construction of Ports and Marine Structures by Alonzo DeF. Quinn Pdf

Author : Yong Bai,Wei-Liang Jin
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 1008 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081000076

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Marine Structural Design by Yong Bai,Wei-Liang Jin Pdf

Marine Structural Design, Second Edition, is a wide-ranging, practical guide to marine structural analysis and design, describing in detail the application of modern structural engineering principles to marine and offshore structures. Organized in five parts, the book covers basic structural design principles, strength, fatigue and fracture, and reliability and risk assessment, providing all the knowledge needed for limit-state design and re-assessment of existing structures. Updates to this edition include new chapters on structural health monitoring and risk-based decision-making, arctic marine structural development, and the addition of new LNG ship topics, including composite materials and structures, uncertainty analysis, and green ship concepts. Provides the structural design principles, background theory, and know-how needed for marine and offshore structural design by analysis Covers strength, fatigue and fracture, reliability, and risk assessment together in one resource, emphasizing practical considerations and applications Updates to this edition include new chapters on structural health monitoring and risk-based decision making, and new content on arctic marine structural design

Author : R. A. Shenoi,J. F. Wellicome
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1993-05-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521451531

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Composite Materials in Maritime Structures: Volume 1, Fundamental Aspects by R. A. Shenoi,J. F. Wellicome Pdf

The two volumes that comprise this work provide a comprehensive guide and source book on the marine use of composite materials. The first volume, Fundamental Aspects, provides a rigorous development of theory. Areas covered include materials science, environmental aspects, production technology, structural analysis, finite-element methods, materials failure mechanisms and the role of standard test procedures. An appendix gives tables of the mechanical properties of common polymeric composites and laminates in marine use. The second volume, Practical Considerations, examines how the theory can be used in the design and construction of marine structures, including boats, submersibles, offshore structures and other deep-ocean installations.