Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, marine engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of piers and wharves. Here is what is discussed: 1. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, 2. ALLOWABLE STRESSES, 3. DECK STRUCTURE DESIGN, 4. SUBSTRUCTURE DESIGN, 5. MOORING HARDWARE, 6. MOORING DOLPHINS/PLATFORMS, 7. MISCELLANEOUS CONSIDERATIONS.