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Offshore Geotechnical Engineering (CVEN90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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Offshore geotechnical engineering aims to provide basic knowledge and current design practice in offshore geotechnical engineering in the Australian and global context. From the booming hydrocarbon exploration in the last few decades to the more recent growth in offshore renewable energy farms, this subject is of particular interest to students intending to establish a career in the fast growing offshore industry. The subject focusses on the challenging offshore environment and fundamental differences from onshore construction and installation practice. It will commence with an overview of the marine environment and current offshore renewable energy technologies and developments. It will cover various offshore site characterization techniques and geotechnical design of offshore foundations, anchoring system, pipelines and cables. Students enrolled in the course will be exposed to the flow of a typical offshore project, developing their technical and professional ability to work and communicate effectively in diverse offshore engineering teams.
Indicative Content
Marine environment - characteristics of seabed sediments and geohazards, offshore renewable energy technologies – wind, wave and tidal, offshore site characterization - geophysical, in situ sampling and seabed sediment testing, laboratory testing and cyclic soil test interpretation, physical modelling of sediment-structure interaction, offshore foundations – gravity base foundation and monopiles, mobile jackup unit, anchoring systems – drag anchors and suction caisson, pipelines and cables – on-bottom stability and pipe strength design.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- ILO1 - Recognise the geological and geotechnical characteristics of common offshore sediments in the Australian and global context;
- ILO2 - Identify hydrodynamic regimes and geohazards in marine environments for offshore energy installation and production;
- ILO3 - Define current offshore renewable energy technologies and systems ;
- ILO4 - Describe the stages, scopes and equipment of an offshore site investigation campaign;
- ILO5 - Interpret specialised offshore in-situ and laboratory soil test data;
- ILO6 - Perform geotechnical analysis and design of offshore foundations, anchoring systems and pipelines .
Generic skills
- Problem-solving skills: the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems and identify relevant solution strategies;
- Critical thinking skills: the ability to analyse and evaluate major alternative points of view;
- Time-management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing tasks;
- Communication skills: the ability to present the outcomes in written reports or oral presentation; and
- Teamwork skills: the ability to collaborate effectively with other team members in a diverse team.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CVEN90050 | Geotechnical Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Fortnightly online quizzes: 6 quizzes in total. (Best 5 out of 6) 25% in total. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 1-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Group design portfolio: Offshore wind farm foundation design report and presentation, completed in stages for a final submission in week 12. ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| Throughout the semester | 25% |
Open book final exam, 2 hours (plus reading time). ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Civil Engineering Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Civil with Business Specialisation (formal) Structural - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024