Quay walls
Title:
Quay walls
Author:
Gijt, J. G. de, editor.
ISBN:
9781315778310
Edition:
Second edition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (XIV, 642 pages) : illlustrations.
Series:
SBRCURnet Publication 211E
Contents:
Chapter 1. Introduction -- chapter 2. Overview of quay wall construction -- chapter 3. Main types of quay walls -- chapter 4. Investigation -- chapter 5. Terms of reference -- chapter 6. Design of quay walls -- chapter 7. Quay-elements -- chapter 8. Materials -- chapter 9. Construction -- chapter 10. Costs -- chapter 11. Management and maintenance of quay walls -- chapter 12. Lessons from experience -- chapter 13. Future developments -- chapter 14. Bibliography and standards.
Abstract:
This new edition of the handbook of Quay Walls provides the reader with essential knowledge for the planning, design, execution and maintenance of quay walls, as well as general information about historical developments and lessons learned from the observation of ports in various countries. Technical chapters are followed by a detailed calculation of a quay wall based on a semi-probabilistic design procedure, which applies the theory presented earlier.Since the publication of the Dutch edition in 2003 and the English version in 2005, considerable new experience has b.
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