Materials for Marine Systems and Structures

Contributors

Preface


1 Materials and their Performance in Marine Systems and Structures

I.Introduction

II. Types of Marine Structures

III.Design Aspects

IV.Materials Selection

V.Welding

VI.Environmental Factors

VII.Closure


2 The Marine Environment

I.Introduction

II.Winds

III.Waves

IV.Ice

V.Chemical and Biological Characteristics


3 Marine Biofouling

I.Marine Microfouling

II.Marine Macrofouling

III.Summary


4 Marine Corrosion

I. Marine Corrosion

II. Classification of Metals and Alloys

III. Forms of Corrosion

IV. Ocean Environments

V. Factors Affecting the Corrosivity of Seawater

VI. Corrosion Behavior of Common Metals and Alloys


5 Corrosion Control

I. Introduction

II. Materials Selection

III. Marine Coatings

IV. Cathodic Protection

V. Closure


6 Metallic Materials for Marine Structures

I. Introduction

II. Methods for the Selection of Materials for Marine Structures

III. Materials for Structures in Surface and Near-Surface Environments

IV. Materials for Structures in Deep Ocean Environments

V. Validation of Material Performance

VI. Conclusions, Recommendations, and Acknowledgements


7 Concrete Marine Structures

I. Introduction

II. Structural Elements

III. Materials

IV. Design

V. Durability

VI. Construction

VII. Structural Applications

VIII. Current Research and Development

IX. Conclusion


8 Materials for Mooring Systems

I. Introduction

II. Chains

III. Ropes

IV. Tubulars

V. Inspection

VI. Recent Advances


9 Fracture Control for Marine Structures

I.Introduction

II.The Scope of the Fracture Problem

III.Material Selection

IV.Design

V.Construction

VI.Operation

VII.Comparison of Current Practices

Index