Since 1990, John Gaythwaite's Design of Marine Facilities stands out as the one essential reference for the engineering and design of ports, harbors, and marine terminals. The Third Edition continues this tradition by providing the accurate, authoritative explanations and recommendations required by civil engineers who are building and mructures used to berth, moor, and repair ocean-going vessels. Gaythwaite provides comprehensive technical discussions on a variety of loads and design issues relevant to ports and harbors. Topics include:* Vessel characteristics* Features of marine facilities* Operational and environmental loads* Berthing loads and fender system design* Mooring loads and design principles* Design of fixed structures, including piers, wharves, dolphins, access buildings, crane trackage, and ship services* Geotechnical...