The course is aimed at giving the students the theoretical and applied fundamentals of the fluid mechanics.
teacher profile teaching materials
• Linear theory of wave motion: periodic progressive waves of constant form, interference between waves, energy propagation, periodic waves on weakly variable sea-bed.
• Wave breaking
• Real waves: irregular waves, ondametric measurements, statistical and spectral analysis of the recorded series
• Analysis of wave pressures on fixed and mobile structures
• Outline of hydro-morphodynamics
Programme
• Introduction to maritime hydraulic phenomena: waves, currents and sea level variations• Linear theory of wave motion: periodic progressive waves of constant form, interference between waves, energy propagation, periodic waves on weakly variable sea-bed.
• Wave breaking
• Real waves: irregular waves, ondametric measurements, statistical and spectral analysis of the recorded series
• Analysis of wave pressures on fixed and mobile structures
• Outline of hydro-morphodynamics
Core Documentation
handouts provided by the teacherType of delivery of the course
The course includes theoretical lectures for frontal teaching for a total of 54 hoursType of evaluation
The exam assesses the student's knowledge about the topics covered in the course, through 2 or 3 questions. The exam will be carried out only after passing the exam relative to the first module of the course with a positive result. teacher profile teaching materials
• Linear theory of wave motion: periodic progressive waves of constant form, interference between waves, energy propagation, periodic waves on weakly variable sea-bed.
• Wave breaking
• Real waves: irregular waves, wave measurements, statistical and spectral analysis of the recorded series, hindcasting methods
• Analysis of wave pressures on fixed and mobile structures
Programme
• Introduction to maritime hydraulic phenomena: waves, currents and sea level variations• Linear theory of wave motion: periodic progressive waves of constant form, interference between waves, energy propagation, periodic waves on weakly variable sea-bed.
• Wave breaking
• Real waves: irregular waves, wave measurements, statistical and spectral analysis of the recorded series, hindcasting methods
• Analysis of wave pressures on fixed and mobile structures
Core Documentation
Handouts by prof.Noli from the teacherReference Bibliography
• Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 30. JW Kamphuis, "Introduction to coastal engineering and management" 2nd edition • Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 2. R G Dean and R A Dalrymple, "Water wave mechanics for engineers and scientists" • Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 42. C C Mei, M A Stiassnie and D K-P Yue "Theory and applications of ocean surface waves" (in 2 volumes) 3rd edition • Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 33. Y Goda, "Random Seas and Design of maritime structures" • Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 28. T Shibayama, "Coastal processes" • "Handbook of coastal and ocean engineering" YC Kim (in 2 volumes) expanded edition. • Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 24. I A Svendsen, "Introduction to nearshore Hydrodynamics"Type of delivery of the course
The course includes 36 hours of theoretical lectures, during which the fundamental knowledge of sea wave motion is provided. During the course about 12 hours are dedicated to some exercises to examine in depth some topicsType of evaluation
The oral exam assesses the student's knowledge about the topics covered in the course. Students have to provide the solved assignments at least one week before the exam. During the COVID-19 emergency period the exam will be performed according to art.1 of Rectoral Decree n.703 of 5 may 2020