Introduce the topic of dredging engineering as a part of port and harbour engineering
Equip students with knowledge of dredging applications at ports and harbours
Develop the ability to analyse relevant topics pertaining to dredging applications
Provide theoretical and practical models for the students to be able to utilise in port and harbour engineering applications

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of dredgingdemonstrate an understanding of dredging and related environmental issues in ports and harbours
Analyse dredging and relevant environmental applications
Utilise a systems approach to dredging as a part of port and harbour engineering
Apply highly developed analytical and problem solving skills

Teaching Methods:

on campus, Lectures and Tutorials (36 hours) in intensive mode.

Assessment:

By distance, two major reports with milestone tasks (30% and 70%)

Generic Skills Outcomes:

Analytical and problem solving skills
Teamwork and independent learning skills
Oral and written communication skills
Skills in systems thinking

Content:

This subject provides a technical overview of problems and issues relevant for dredging aspects of port engineering. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures.

Topics include: Environmental Studies & Approvals, Preliminary Surveys, Subsurface Investigations, Disposal of Spoil & Environmental Considerations, Fluid Mechanics of Dredging, Dredging Contracts, Types of Dredgers, Mobilisation of Dredges, Survey Control for Dredging and Problems in Maintenance Dredging.

Reading Materials:

Specialist reading material provided during the course.

Dredging Engineering

Unit Code: HES6DRE

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