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Ports 2019. papers from sessions of the 15th triennial international conference, September 15-18, 2019, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Port engineering :

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This collection contains 77 peer-reviewed papers on current topics in port engineering, highlighting the role of ports as engines of economic development and as stewards of environmental resources. Topics include: structural and geotechnical considerations in ports; facilities inspection, repair, an...

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Corporate Authors: Ports (Conference) Pittsburgh, Pa.), Coasts, Oceans, Ports and Rivers Institute (American Society of Civil Engineers). Ports and Harbors Technical Committee (sponsoring body.), Permanent International Association of Navigation Congresses (sponsoring body.)
Other Authors: Jain, Pooja (Editor), Stahlmann, William S., III (Editor)
Format: Conference Proceeding eBook
Language:English
Published: Reston, Virginia : American Society of Civil Engineers, [2019]
Subjects:
Harbors > Design and construction > Congresses.
Harbors > Maintenance and repair > Congresses.
Earthquake hazard analysis > Congresses.
Harbors > Environmental aspects > Congresses.
Flood damage prevention > Congresses.
Waterfronts > Design and construction > Congresses.
Waterfronts > Maintenance and repair > Congresses.
Ports > Conception et construction > Congrès.
Risques sismiques > Congrès.
Ports > Aspect de l'environnement > Congrès.
Dommages causés par les inondations > Prévention > Congrès.
Fronts de mer > Entretien et réparations > Congrès.
Earthquake hazard analysis.
Flood damage prevention.
Harbors > Design and construction.
Harbors > Environmental aspects.
Harbors > Maintenance and repair.
Waterfronts > Design and construction.
Electronic books.
Congress
Conference papers and proceedings.
Actes de congrès.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This collection contains 77 peer-reviewed papers on current topics in port engineering, highlighting the role of ports as engines of economic development and as stewards of environmental resources. Topics include: structural and geotechnical considerations in ports; facilities inspection, repair, and maintenance; seawall and pier construction and maintenance; coastal and sea level rise; seismic events and retrofit; tsunamis, storm surge, and waves; port design standards; equipment and systems automation; and case studies. These papers will be of interest to both practitioners and researchers in the area of port and harbor planning and development.
Item Description:"Sponsored by PIANC, Ports and Harbors Committee of the Coasts, Oceans, Ports, and Rivers Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 825 pages) : color illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:0784482616
9780784482612