Design and Construction of Ports
| Title | ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΜΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ ΛΙΜΕΝΙΚΩΝ ΕΡΓΩΝ / Design and Construction of Ports |
| Code | ΤΥ2000 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000259 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600119027
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΥ2000 | Evangelia Loukogeorgaki |
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - Υδραυλικής |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ ΣΥΝΕΔΡΙΑΣΕΩΝ (230) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 11:00 έως 14:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600119027
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=6004
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
First order theory for monochromatic gravity waves. Wave propagation in coastal areas (shoaling, refraction, diffraction, breaking, run-up). Generation and evolution of wind generated sea waves. Statistical analysis of random waves and energy spectra. Models for wave forecasting. Basic knowledge on hydrodynamic loads and stability issues of vertical walls and rubble mound slopes.
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course the students will:
(1) Familiarize themselves with the determination of the land and water area of ports based on guidelines and analytical models.
(2) Understand the design principles of external (e.g. breakwaters) and internal (e.g. quay walls) port components based on guidelines.
(3) Implement dimensioning of external (e.g. breakwaters) and internal (e.g. quay walls) port components based on guidelines and analytical equations.
(4) Understand the construction methods of the port components based on best practices.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Categories and components of ports. Evolution of ports in time and modern specialization trends. Criteria for ports’ development. Design stages and relevant considerations. Ports’ hydraulics. Elements of port navigation. External (protection) port structures: Types and design principles, rubble mound structures (description, dimensioning, armor layer, materials and construction methods), vertical front structures (description, construction methods and loads calculation). Internal port structures: Types, dimensioning, construction methods and materials, gravity-type quay walls, quay walls of thin cross section (e.g. sheet pile quay walls), open quay walls on piles and pillars. Onshore facilities. Mechanical equipment. Dredging techniques. Optimization in the design and operation of quay walls (principles and application of simulation technique).
Keywords
Ports, Breakwaters, Quay walls, Design, Dimensioning, Construction methods, Materials, Ship berthing
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
Powerpoint presentations, Case studies of real life facilities with videos and internet links, Communication with students through e-learning and email.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 78 | 2.8 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | ✓ | ||||
| Tutorial | ✓ | ||||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Written assigments | 32 | 1.1 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Written examination: 60% of the final grade, Solution of problems / Homework: 35% of the final grade and Attendance 5% of the final grade.
Extra premium (bonus, max 0.5 points) for overall opinion based on questions and answers during the lectures.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Last Update
26-05-2020
