Programme

Geomorphological and meteoceanographical design conditions. Extreme wave statistics. Wave-structure interaction. Hydraulic and stability verifications (overtopping, transmission). Design and construction of maritime works.
Structural types: rubble mound breakwaters, vertical walls, floating barriers, piled jetties, Harbour quay walls, shore protection works, offshore platforms.

Core Documentation

Handouts from the professor

Reference Bibliography

Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering- Vol 33. Y Goda, "Random Seas and Design of maritime structures" "Handbook of coastal and ocean engineering" YC Kim (in 2 volumes) expanded edition.

Type of delivery of the course

Classroom lectures and numerical exercises. Laboratory visit and technical visit to a construction site.

Type of evaluation

oral discussion on 3 Topics (About 45 min Duration) during the COVID-19 emergency period the exam will be performed according to art.1 of Rectoral Decree n.703 of 5 may 2020