421-421 Coast and Harbour Management

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

421-320 Applied Hydraulics

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

At the conclusion of this unit students should have an understanding of wave theory and forces associated with waves and the effect of these forces on natural and built coastal structures

Topics covered include: Overview of oceanography, El Nino phenomenon, gravity and capillary wave theories; shoaling and breaking of waves; reflection, refraction and diffraction of waves; the transition from seas to swell wave states; tides, beach profiles; beach erosion processes, beach and coastal stabilisation techniques; hydraulic structures such as breakwaters, groynes and sea walls used for beach and harbour protection; hydrodynamic forces on structures; wave forecasting; oil spills; coastal engineering models.

Assessment

One written examination not exceeding three-hours at the end of the Semester (85%). Assignments (15%)