Module Details

Module Code: CIVL8011
Title: Harbour & Coastal Engineering
Long Title: Harbour & Coastal Engineering
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5822 - Civil Engineering
Module Delivered in: 6 programme(s)
Module Description: The student will study the principles and fundamentals of Coastal & Harbour Engineering. The module includes wave and water level analysis and an evaluation of coastal processes and coastal management techniques.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Determine design wave conditions
LO2 Determine design water levels
LO3 Evaluate coastal zone processes
LO4 Evaluate coastal management measures
LO5 Design coastal and harbour infrastructure
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).

Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.

No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction
The coastal environment. Coastal and harbour engineering.
Wave Theory and Wave Transformations
Linear wave theory, wave classification, wave energy and development, wave shoaling and refraction, wave diffraction, wave run-up, wave reflection, wave breaking, climate change impacts.
Water Level Variations
Water level measurement, tidal datums, tide prediction, storm surge, climate change impacts, design water levels.
Coastal Zone Processes
Beach sediment properties and analysis, beach profiles, longshore sediment transport, cross-shore sediment transport, aeolian transport, numerical modelling, sediment budget analysis. Coastal zone management. Case studies.
Coastal Protection Techniques
Rubble mound structures; design approach. Vertical sea walls: wave reflection analysis, wave forces. Beach nourishment. Hard & soft solutions. Modelling applications. Case studies.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination70.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Wave and Water Level Analyses
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Coastal Design Project
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 70
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory and Application Every Week 3.00 3
Tutorial Contact Problem Solving Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Revision, Preparation of Assessment Material Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Sorensen, R.M.. (2006), Basic Coastal Engineering, 3rd. Springer Verlag New York Inc., [ISBN: 038723326].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Herbich, J.B.. (2000), Handbook of Coastal Engineering, 1st. McGraw Hill, [ISBN: 0-07-134402-0].
  • Abbot, M.B., Price, W.A.. (1994), Coastal, Estuarial and Harbour Engineers' Reference Book, 1st. Chapman & Hall, London, [ISBN: 0 419 15430 2].
  • US Army Corps of Engineers. (2008), Coastal Engineering Manual, Change 2.
  • CIRIA. (2007), The Rock Manual. The use of rock in hydraulic engineering, 2nd. CIRIA, UK, [ISBN: 0-86017-683-5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 7 Elective
CR_CSTRU_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Structural Engineering 5 Elective
CR_EENEN_8 Certificate in Environmental and Energy Engineering 2 Elective
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 7 Mandatory
CR_CCEEE_9 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) 5 Elective
CR_CSTEN_9 Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering 5 Elective