Background
Gerwick, Ben Clifford was born on February 22, 1919 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Ben Clifford and Bernice (Coultrap) Gerwick.
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For two decades, Ben Gerwick's ability to capture the current state of practice and present it in a straightforward, easily digestible manner has made Construction of Marine and Offshore Structures the reference of choice for modern civil and maritime construction engineers. The third edition of this perennial bestseller continues to be the most modern and authoritative guide in the field. Based on the author's lifetime of experience, the book also incorporates relevant published information from many sources. Updated and expanded to reflect new technologies, methods, and materials, the book includes new information on topics such as liquefaction of loose sediments, scour and erosion, archaeological concerns, high-performance steel, ultra-high-performance concrete, steel H piles, and damage from sabotage and terrorism. It features coverage of LNG terminals and offshore wind and wave energy structures. Clearly, concisely, and accessibly, this book steers you away from the pitfalls and toward the successful implementation of principles that can bring your marine and offshore projects to life.
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Methods and practices for constructing sophisticated prestressed concrete structures. Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Second Edition, provides the engineer or construction contractor with a complete guide to the design and construction of modern, high-quality concrete structures. This highly practicable new edition of Ben C. Gerwick's classic guide is expanded and almost entirely rewritten to reflect the dramatic developments in materials and techniques that have occurred over the past two decades. The first of the book's two sections deals with materials and techniques for prestressed concrete, including the latest recipes for high-strength and durable concrete mixes, new reinforcing materials and their placement patterns, modern prestressing systems, and special techniques such as lightweight concrete and composite construction. The second section covers application to buildings; bridges; pilings; and marine structures, including offshore platforms, floating structures, tanks, and containments. Special subjects such as cracking and corrosion, repair and strengthening of existing structures, and construction in remote areas are presented in the final chapters. For engineers and construction contractors involved in any type of prestressed concrete construction, this book enables the effective implementation of advanced structural concepts and their economical and reliable translation into practice.
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educator construction engineer
Gerwick, Ben Clifford was born on February 22, 1919 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of Ben Clifford and Bernice (Coultrap) Gerwick.
Bachelor of Science, University of California, 1940.
With, Ben C. Gerwick, Inc., San Francisco, since 1940;
president, Ben C. Gerwick, Inc., 1952-1988;
chairman, Ben C. Gerwick, Inc., since 1988;
executive vice president, Santa Fe-Pomeroy, Inc., 1968-1971;
professor сivil engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 1971-1989;
professor emeritus, University of California, since 1989. Sponsoring manager Richmond-San Rafael bridge substructure, 1953-1956, SanMateo-Hayward bridge, 1964-1966. Lecturer construction engineering Stanford University,1962-1968.
Consultant major bridge and marine construction projects. Construction engineering for ocean structures and overwater bridges, also offshore structures in the United States, North Sea, Arctic Ocean, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Arabian Gulf, Hong Kong, Europe, Canada, S.E. Asia, South America. Member United States ArcticRsch.
Commission, 1990-1995.
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Chairman Marine Board, National Research Council, 1978-1980. Served with United States Navy, 1940-1946. Commander Reserve retired.
Fellow American Society of Civil Engineers (honorary member, Karp award 1976, G. Brooks Earnest award 1980, Peurifoy award 1989, President's award 1989), American Concrete Insurance (honorary member, director 1960, Turner award 1974, Corbetta award 1981, Franklin Institute Brown award 1984, Offshore Technology Research Center honors award 1992), Deep Founds. Institute (Distinguished Svc. award 1996). Member National Academy of Engineering, Fédn.
International de la Precontrainte (president 1974-1978, now honorary president, Freyssinet medal 1982), Prestressed Concrete Institute (president 1957-1958, honorary).
Married Martelle Louise Beverly, July 28, 1941 (deceased January 1995). Children: Beverly (Mistress Robert A. Brian), Virginia (Mistress Roy Wallace), Ben Clifford III, William. Married Ellen Chaney Lynch, May 18, 1996.