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AR50506: Advanced coastal and offshore engineering

[Page last updated: 16 August 2024]

Academic Year: 2024/25
Owning Department/School: Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering
Credits: 10 [equivalent to 20 CATS credits]
Notional Study Hours: 200
Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Period:
Academic Year
Assessment Summary: CWRI 100%
Assessment Detail:
  • Design Report (CWRI 100%)
Supplementary Assessment:
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Requisites:
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit, you will be able to:
* Understand fundamental aspects affecting coastal environments and civil engineering works on the coast and offshore.
* Design a range of coastal and offshore structures, including coastal sea defences, harbours, marinas breakwaters and offshore superstructures.
* Apply techniques and methods for protecting and conserving the coast in a sustainable manner.
* Gain knowledge of the latest research and developments into marine renewable energy.


Synopsis: Understand coastal and offshore engineering and how civil engineers can design coastal and offshore structures in a sustainable manner. Find out about the latest research into marine renewable energy and how it can play a part in our future.

Content: Introduction to coastal and offshore engineering, coastal environment, wave mechanics, wave transformations in shallow water, tidal theory, coastal processes, coastal structures, coastal structure failure modes, design waves, port planning and harbour design, latest research and development of marine renewable energy (including offshore wind, wave and tidal energy), offshore construction.

Course availability:

AR50506 is a Must Pass Unit on the following courses:

Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering

Notes:

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