Description
Objectives
Curricular unit learning outcomes: To acquire a basic knowledge of physical oceanography principles and also the main coastal phenomena and processes that have a specific relevance to the design of maritime structures. Intoduction to the design of coastal protection works and port facilities.
Syllabus
Part I. 1. Water-wave problem - Linear Wave Theory Different types of waves Monochromatic or regular waves: mechanics Laplace equation and boundary conditions Dispersion relationship 2. Waves in Coastal Waters Interaction between the waves and the coast Shallow waters Wave induced currents - nearshore circulation 3. Wind-generated Waves Irregular waves - real waves Statistical characterization Spectral approach. Part II 4. Tides Equilibrium tide Tide producing force. Spring and neap tides Real tides. Amphidromic systems Harmonic components. Tidal tables. 5. Coastal Protection Works. Dikes, seawalls, groins. Types of breakwaters. The rubble mound breakwater. Design storm. 6. Port Terminals. Vessel dimensions. Mooring infrastructure. Quay walls in caissons and blocks. 7. Dredging. Reasons for dredging. Hydraulic and Mechanical dredgers. Dredging law.
Prerequisites
Having a first degree in engineering, physics or similar subject.
Cross Competence Component
The UC of Hydraulics and Maritime Works includes the following soft skill: Development of the competence of Literacy of Information and the Media ( search and management of the information and structuring of reports), with a weight of 1/5 in the assessment of this component, which means, 3% of the total.
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every students shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every students shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.