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Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AR40321: Coastal and offshore engineering

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2
Click here for further information Assessment: CW 10%, EX 90%
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Reassessment exam (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take AR10311 and take AR20320
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To develop an awareness of, enthusiasm and skills for the planning, design and construction of maritime structures on coasts and offshore.

Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
* demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects affecting coastal environments and civil engineering works on coasts.
* demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the design of a range of coastal structures, including coastal sea defences, harbours, marinas and breakwaters.
* demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the main elements involved in offshore engineering.
* demonstrate knowledge of understanding of the design of offshore structures.

Skills:
Intellectual skills
* To understand taught material - taught.
Professional/Practical skills
* Analytical and design skills related to the material covered - assessed.
Transferable/key skills
* To communicate ideas verbally and in writing - facilitated and assessed.

Content:
Coastal Engineering: Wave and tidal theory, coastal environments, coastal processes, wave transformations, coastal defences and protection, coastal structures.
Offshore Engineering: Offshore hydrodynamics, wave loading, design wave, offshore structures, and marine renewable energy.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AR40321 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
  • UEAR-AFM03 : MEng (hons) Civil and Architectural Engineering (Full-time) - Year 4

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