Dredging Engineering
Unit code: HES6DRE
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points |
| Duration | 36 hours during Semester |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn |
| Prerequisites | PG: Nil UG: 250 credit points |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Related course(s)
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Aims and objectives
The aim of this subject is to:
- Introduce the topic of dredging engineering as a part of port and harbour engineering
- Equip students with knowledge of dredging applications at ports and harbours
- Develop the ability to analyse relevant topics pertaining to dredging applications
- Provide theoretical and practical models for the students to be able to utilise in port and harbour engineering applications
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental topics of dredgingdemonstrate an understanding of dredging and related environmental issues in ports and harbours
- Analyse dredging and relevant environmental applications
- Utilise a systems approach to dredging as a part of port and harbour engineering
- Apply highly developed analytical and problem solving skills
Generic skills outcomes
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Teamwork and independent learning skills
- Oral and written communication skills
- Skills in systems thinking
Content
This subject provides a technical overview of problems and issues relevant for dredging aspects of port engineering. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures.
Topics include: Environmental Studies & Approvals, Preliminary Surveys, Subsurface Investigations, Disposal of Spoil & Environmental Considerations, Fluid Mechanics of Dredging, Dredging Contracts, Types of Dredgers, Mobilisation of Dredges, Survey Control for Dredging and Problems in Maintenance Dredging.
