Marine Structures
| Title | Θαλάσσιες Κατασκευές / Marine Structures |
| Code | ΤΥ8360 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022042 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600284566
|
Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600284566
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
First order theory for monochromatic gravity waves. Basic knowledge of dynamic behavior of structures.
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course the students will:
(1) Understand the functionality and the main characteristics of marine (offshore) structures (fixed-bottom and floating) for the exploitation of hydrocarbons and offshore wind energy.
(2) Understand the construction methods and the construction equipment of marine structures based on best practices.
(3) Understand the basic principles of the design/analysis of marine structures based on guidelines and specialized software.
(4) Familiarize themselves with the calculation of loads and the assessment of the behaviour of components of marine structures with analytical equations.
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
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Offshore hydrocarbons’ (oil and gas) field development processes. Offshore structures for hydrocarbons exploitation: Categories, types, evolution, mission, general characteristics and construction methods. Hydrodynamic loads on cylindrical members of small diameter: Morison equation. Fluid-structure interaction under the action of regular waves. Static analysis of mooring lines/cables. Offshore wind turbines: Offshore wind energy, configuration and operational elements, support structures, construction methods, basic design principles, levelized cost of energy.
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 | 98 | 3.5 | |||
| Written assigments | 13 | 0.5 | |||
| Exams | 1 | 0.0 | |||
| Total | 112 | 4 |
Student Assessment
Description
Oral 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 Assignment (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Summative)
Last Update
25-06-2025
