Marine environments are highly corrosive. The coating system, drainage details and avoidance of water traps are as important as the structural design. Stainless steel or duplex coating systems may be specified for exposed elements.
See also the corrosion protection section of this website.
Final member sizes, details and specifications are determined by the engineer of record for each project. This page describes general practice and does not replace project-specific engineering.
This content is general technical information. It does not replace project-specific structural design, which must be carried out or approved by a qualified engineer under the applicable codes and the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.