Report addresses the range of current engineering experience for the design and construction of floating, barge like concrete structures. A brief discussion of past and present structures and design concepts is presented to establish both the versatility and technical viability of concrete barge like marine structures. Barge like concrete structures are used at both sheltered and exposed sites. The marine environment can be both severe and highly unpredictable, necessitating unique design requirements for floating concrete structures. In addition, barge like structures serve a wide variety of used such as industrial plant ships, floating bridges, floating docks, parking and hotel structures, and other applications, and as such, further attest to the wide range of possible design requirements.

ACI 357.2R:2010