COURSE UNIT TITLE

: DESIGN OF MARINE STRUCTURES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
COE 5029 DESIGN OF MARINE STRUCTURES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 8

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

Offered to

Course Objective

The main purpose of the lecture is to introduce marine structures. This course provides a basic knowledge about marine structures with respect to planning and design purposes. Topics covered a basic overview of coastal engineering; and, the types, functions, reliability and failure modes of marine structures.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To understand relevant influencing factors for the design of marine structures
2   To learn basic overview of oceanography and dominant coastal processes (waves, tides, currents, winds, storms, etc.)
3   To understand wave theories; random sea waves; wave modifications in coastal zones; wave forecasting methods
4   To learn wave forces on marine structures (vertical sea-walls, piles and pipes).
5   To understand shore protection structures and protection techniques (sea walls, revetment, groins, jetties.)
6   To study marina structures and equipments
7   To learn marine outfall systems

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Marine Structures; Relevant Influencing Factors for the Design of Marine Structures
2 Introduction and a Basic Overview of Oceanography; Dominant Coastal Processes (Waves, tides, currents, winds, storms, etc.)
3 Wave Theories; Random Sea Waves; Wave Modifications in Coastal Zones; Wave Forecasting Methods
4 Wave Forces on Marine Structures (Vertical Sea-Walls, Piles and Pipes.)
5 Types and Function of Marine Structures
6 Interaction of Waves and Marine Structures; Structure Hydraulic Response (Wave run-up, overtopping, transmission and reflection.)
7 Shore Protection Structures and Techniques (Sea walls, revetment, groins, jetties.)
8 Berthing/mooring structures (Quays, piers, dolphins, buoys.)
9 Breakwaters (Their historical developments, Types and construction techniques.)
10 Port Infrastructures and Other Services
11 Marina Structures and Equipments
12 Offshore Structures (Open sea petroleum drilling and operating platforms.)
13 Marine Outfall Systems
14 Marine Works (Dredging, filling and other construction services.); Construction in the Sea

Recomended or Required Reading

Basic Coastal Engineering, Robert M. Sorensen, Chapman and Hall Publishers, New York, 1997.
Marine Concrete, Marshall, A L, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1990.
Introduction to Offshore Structures: Design, Fabrication, Installation, William J Graff, Gulf Publishing Co., 1991.
Random Seas and Design of Marine Structures, Y. Goda, 2000.
Port Engineering (Vol. I & II). Per Bruun, Gulf Pub Co., 1989.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Students will be responsible for a midterm exam and homework assignment. Students will present their homework to the rest of the class. The final grade is based on exams and homework.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE MIDTERM EXAM
2 ASG ASSIGNMENT
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE * 0.25 + ASG *0.25 +FIN *0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE * 0.25 + ASG *0.25 +RST *0.50


*** Resit Exam is Not Administered in Institutions Where Resit is not Applicable.

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Students will be responsible for a midterm exam and homework assignment. Students will present their homework to the rest of the class. The final grade is based on exams and homework. The distribution of the overall grade will be as follows:
Midterm exam: %25
Homework assignment: %25
Final exam: %50
The homework assignment will be distributed at the end of the 6th week.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Lect. Dr. Dogan Kisacik
Dokuz Eylül University Institute of Marine Sciences and Technology
Haydar Aliyev Boulevard 100, 35430 Inciralti, Izmir/TURKEY
Tel:+90 (232) 2785565/108, Fax:+90 (232) 2785082

Office Hours

Thursday 9:00-11:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Tutorials 2 2 4
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 20 20
Preparation for final exam 1 25 25
Preparing presentations 1 20 20
Preparing assignments 1 25 25
Reading 12 1 12
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Midterm 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 194

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

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LO.13554232334
LO.24243324332
LO.32222212331
LO.43211331331
LO.55332221321
LO.64233221122
LO.73232222223

CONTACT INFORMATION
Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Cumhuriyet Bulvarı No: 144 35210 Alsancak / İZMİR
Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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