Marine Concrete Structures: Design, Durability and Performance

by Mark Alexander (Editor)

Overview

Marine Concrete Structures: Design, Durability and Performance comprehensively examines structures located in, under, or in close proximity to the sea. A major emphasis of the book is on the long-term performance of marine concrete structures that not only represent major infrastructure investment and provision, but are also required to operate with minimal maintenance.

Chapters review the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures, and examine their performance and durability in the marine environment. A number of case studies of significant marine concrete structures from around the world are included which help to reinforce the principles outlined in earlier chapters and provide useful background to these types of structures. The result is a thorough and up-to-date reference source that engineers, researchers, and postgraduate students in this field will find invaluable.

• Covers, in detail, the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures
• Examines the properties and performance of concrete in the marine environment
• Provides case studies on significant marine concrete structures and durability-based design from around the world

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780081000847
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	09/13/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	504
File size:	65 MB
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About the Author

Mark Alexander is Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Cape Town (UCT) and Director of the Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit at UCT. He is a Fellow of the University of Cape Town and a registered Professional Engineer in South Africa. He teaches and researches in cement and concrete materials engineering relating to design and construction, with interests in concrete durability, service life prediction, concrete sustainability, and repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete structures. He publishes regularly in local and international journals, and is President of RILEM, an international organisation linking experts and promoting research in civil engineering across 70 countries.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Importance of marine concrete structures and durability design

Part One. Design, specification and construction of marineconcrete structures 2. Types of marine concrete structures 3. Design and specification of marine concrete structures 4. Construction methodologies and challenges for marine concrete structures

Part Two. The performance and properties of concretein the marine environment 5. Deterioration of concrete in the marine environment 6. The durability of concrete for marine construction: Materials and properties 7. Marine exposure environments and marine exposure sites

Part Three. Case studies on marine concrete and durability–based design 8. The Confederation Bridge 9. Marinas in the Arabian Gulf region 10. Notable Southern African marine structures 11. Danish strait crossings: Lillebælt, Storebælt, Øresund and Femern Bælt 12. Coastal protection structures in the Netherlands 13. Hong Kong—Zhuhai—Macau sea link project, China 14. Concrete durability in small harbours: The Southern African experience 15. Concrete durability of the new Panama Canal: Background and aspects of testing 16. Durability design of new concrete infrastructure for future development of Singapore City

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From the Publisher

This comprehensive review on improving the durability of concrete structures located in, or in close proximity to, the sea provides information on the design, specification, construction, and operation of marine concrete structures and their performance and durability in the marine environment

Editorial Reviews

"This book will be a useful volume for practitioners undertaking the design, construction and maintenance of marine concrete structures as it provides a concise logical analysis of the challenges faced, together with solutions that can be employed in ensuring the durability of marine concrete structures.

The book comprises three parts, providing a seamless transition from design and specifications, to performance and properties of concrete, to practical case studies on marine concrete and durable marine concrete design. It covers the fundamental requirements and theory, material and concrete requirements, and practical methods required to effect durable concrete marine structures.

The book provides an excellent collation of thought-provoking facts and insights into the durability of marine concrete structures. It adds significantly to one’s overall understanding of marine concrete durability, the potential pitfalls and solutions that can be employed to ensure the durability of marine concrete structures. It further provides useful and germane cross references which can assist in deepening one’s understanding in particular areas.

This book will be an indispensable reference book for clients, engineers, designers, contractors and concrete technologists involved in designing and constructing any type of marine concrete structure." —Dr H K J Macdonald, C. Eng, Pr. Eng, Ing. P. Eur, FSAICE, FSAAE, FICE, FAArb, MCSSA, MSPE., January 2017

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