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Engineering for man-made islands

Language: English Series: Dock & Harbour Authority ; 67 (784) November 1986, 155-158(4)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: Examines engineering aspects of man-made islands, producing a design strategy to be followed with user requirements in a specific environment with specific constructional constraints. Concentrates on islands constructed in ice-infected waters. Includes tables, one of which lists examples of man-made islands noting location, construction period and purpose for which they were built.

Examines engineering aspects of man-made islands, producing a design strategy to be followed with user requirements in a specific environment with specific constructional constraints. Concentrates on islands constructed in ice-infected waters. Includes tables, one of which lists examples of man-made islands noting location, construction period and purpose for which they were built.