Notes on Docks and Dock Construction (Classic Reprint)

C. Colson

ISBN 10: 1332061133 / ISBN 13: 9781332061136

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of dock construction, a vital component of maritime infrastructure that has played a crucial role in the development of global trade. The author, drawing upon decades of personal observation and experience, as well as the collected expertise of leading engineers in the field, provides a detailed look at the evolution of dock design and construction techniques. From early tidal basins to elaborate wet docks and dry docks, the book examines the factors that influence dock siting, including the range of tides, the nature of the seafloor, and the prevailing winds. It also delves into the practical challenges and solutions associated with constructing dams, foundations, and quay walls, as well as the essential elements of dock equipment, including gates, caissons, pumping systems, and dredging methods. The book's insights into the intricacies of dock construction provide a valuable historical perspective on a field that continues to evolve in response to the changing demands of maritime commerce. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Notes on Docks and Dock Construction (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332061133
• ISBN 13: 9781332061136
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Engineering

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Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of dock construction, a vital component of maritime infrastructure that has played a crucial role in the development of global trade. The author, drawing upon decades of personal observation and experience, as well as the collected expertise of leading engineers in the field, provides a detailed look at the evolution of dock design and construction techniques. From early tidal basins to elaborate wet docks and dry docks, the book examines the factors that influence dock siting, including the range of tides, the nature of the seafloor, and the prevailing winds. It also delves into the practical challenges and solutions associated with constructing dams, foundations, and quay walls, as well as the essential elements of dock equipment, including gates, caissons, pumping systems, and dredging methods. The book's insights into the intricacies of dock construction provide a valuable historical perspective on a field that continues to evolve in response to the changing demands of maritime commerce.

About the Author

Chuck Colson was a popular and widely known author, speaker, and radio commentator. A former presidential aide to Richard Nixon and founder of the international ministry Prison Fellowship, he wrote many books that have shaped Christian thinking on a variety of subjects, including Born Again, Loving God, How Now Shall We Live?, The Good Life, and The Faith. The radio broadcast he started, BreakPoint, continues to reach 6.5 million listeners per week through more than 1,300 outlets. Chuck Colson donated all of his royalties, awards, and speaking fees to Prison Fellowship Ministries.