On the basis of wide investigation and research works, these GeneralRules for Design of Port and Waterway Works have been drafted, revised andfinalized by summing up the design experience of port and waterway works inChina, adopting the key contents of current professional codes and standards,analyzing the requirements of environmental protection, energy saving, emissioncutting and technological innovation, using other related professional andinternational codes and standards for references, extensively consulting oncomments and recommendations from the whole industry. These General Rulesmainly include the technical contents for design conditions, master design,structural design and foundation design etc.