Design and Construction of Coastal Structures

Description

Engineering projects for coastal structures. - Engineering projects for coastal structures. - Coastal structures (groins, submerged breakwater, …..). - Design and construction of water intake and navigation structures. - Port Quay wall design. - Port Quay wall design. - Port Quay wall design. - Integrated coastal zone management. - Design criteria and installation of marine pile-supported and bulkhead structures. - Design criteria and types of coastal protection works (rigid and flexible). - Construction methods of shore-connected and offshore protection structures. - Construction methods of shore-connected and offshore protection structures. - Beach nourishment techniques and equipment. - Ecological and social impacts of river and coastal construction.

Program

B.Sc. in Construction and Building Engineering 160 Cr.Hr.

Objectives

• The course aims at acquainting the student of construction engineering to the knowledge of fundamental and methods of designing coastal protection structures and shoreline facilities. Further the course introduces the students to the principles of coastal zone management and construction aspects of major structures.