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Dredging Engineering

Unit Code: HES6DRE

Duration

Contact Hours

Campus

Prerequisite

Corequisite

36 hours during Semester

36 Hours

Hawthorn

 
PG: Nil
UG: 250 credit points

 
Nil

Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points

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A unit of study in the


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Aims & Objectives:

The aim of this subject is to: 
  • 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

 


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Teaching Methods:

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

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Assessment:

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


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Generic Skills Outcomes:

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


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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.

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Reading Materials:

Specialist reading material provided during the course.


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