BS 6349-1-4:2013 PDF Download

BS 6349-1-4:2013 provides recommendations for the materials used in the design and construction of maritime environment structures, with specific provisions for use in a seawater environment. The standard is applicable to providers of materials, maritime engineers, architects, surveyors, construction industry professionals, infrastructure and environmental engineers for ports, project management consultants, port authorities, private consultancies, planning agencies, and manufacturers and suppliers of fenders and vessel berthing products.

The standard is important to use because there have been significant changes and improvements in many of the materials involved in maritime structures, particularly in regards to concrete and various cement replacements. Concrete structures are vulnerable within sea water environments, so it is crucial to consider the durability and efficiency of materials.

The most significant change in this standard, compared to its previous version in 2000, is the split into four smaller parts. BS 6349-1-4 specifically focuses on the code of practice for materials. Additionally, the document has been edited to be compatible with relevant Eurocodes, and the concrete clause has been significantly revised to reflect current industry practice and align with comparable British and European standards.