This text's focus is on the conception, planning, preparation and execution of marine and offshore structures, including bridges and oil rigs. An initial chapter discusses the various elements to consider in building structures in a marine environment, such as pressure, temperature, buoyancy, floods, and ship traffic, and the geotechnical aspects of building on the different soils found on the sea floor. This focus on construction continues in the chapters on materials and also in a new methodological chapter on constructibility. Separate chapters are included on deep sea and arctic construction. New to this edition is updated information on materials and technologies, including aspects of floating structures, scour and erosion, offshore wind power foundations, and the control and repair of corrosion above and below water. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)