ASCE Combined Index
ASCE Combined Index

Author: American Society of Civil Engineers

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 910

ISBN-13:

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Indexes materials appearing in the Society's Journals, Transactions, Manuals and reports, Special publications, and Civil engineering.

Port Designer's Handbook
Port Designer's Handbook

Author: Carl A. Thoresen

Publisher: Thomas Telford

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 578

ISBN-13: 9780727732286

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Over the past twenty years there has been considerable improvement and new information in the design of port and berth structures. This handbook reflects the lastest progress and developments in navigation safety, port planning and site selection, layout of container, oil and gas terminals, cargo handling, berth design and construction, fender and mooring principles. It presents guidelines and recommendations for the main items and assumptions in the layout, desing and construction of modern port structures, and the forces and loadings acting on them. The book provides an evaluation of different designs and construction methods for port and berth structures, and recommendations given by the different international harbour standards and recommendations. Practising harbour and port engineers and students will find the handbook an invaluable source of information.

Study of Harbor Conditions in Los Angeles and Long Beach
Study of Harbor Conditions in Los Angeles and Long Beach

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries

Publisher:

Published: 1955

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13:

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Examines Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif., harbor facilities and operations, and longshoremen shortages, strikes, and work stoppages impact on shipping activities. Hearings were held in Los Angeles, Calif.