Maritime Works 2
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Hydraulics, Water Resources and Environment |
Instance: 2007/2008 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIEC |
20 |
Syllabus since 2006/2007 |
5 |
- |
5 |
60 |
133 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
Physical processes of Interaction of sea waves with solid boundaries and structures. Laboratorial and numerical techniques for wave modelling and design. Initiation to port planning. Harbour and coastal structures design. Environmental problems related with harbours.
Program
Maritime Hydraulics (2nd part): Wave action on coastal and harbour structures (cont.). Wave propagation and interaction (cont.). Modelling. Physical modelling. Long period waves. Irregular waves. Wave spectra. Structural components and construction techniques (2nd part): Design of coastal protection structures.
Planning of ports: physical planning, berth and terminal design, equipments, marinas, dredging works. Environmental issues.
Teaching methods and learning activities
Presentation of the subjects by using a great variety of practical examples. Specific spreading of concepts and terminologies. The importance of the conception of the solutions and the physical aspects. Methodologies of calculation. Constructive aspects. The interconnection with other subjects of the degree courses. Conferences with foreign speakers. Study visits. Applications.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Observations
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Estimated working time out of classes: 4 hours