Port Structural Design (CVEN90067)

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Overview

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The subject examines Port/Harbour infrastructures. It provides an in-depth overview of problems and issues relevant for port and harbour engineering. The subject relies on a synergetic approach combining cutting-edge research in Maritime Engineering and strong engagement of eminent industry-based lecturers from world leading firms. A number of industry-based applications and case-study examples will be introduced to complement the lectures.

Topics include:

  • Design Process;
  • Environmental loads and design values;
  • Planning;
  • Fenders;
  • Deck and piles;
  • Wharves and jetties;
  • Geotechnical issues;
  • Breakwater design;
  • Construction process.

Intended learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this Unit should be able to:

  • Demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamentals of port structural design Respond to engineering; issues in ports and harbours;
  • Analyse basic port structures;
  • Use relevant codes of practice and guidelines;
  • Apply a system approach to structural design of port facilities.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:

  1. Cognitive skills to review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge and identify and provide solutions to complex problems
  2. To make high level, independent judgements in a range of technical or management functions in varied specialised contexts
  3. To initiate, plan, implement and evaluate broad functions within varied specialised technical and/or creative contexts
  4. Communication skills to demonstrate an understanding of theoretical concepts
  5. Cognitive skills to think critically and to generate and evaluate complex ideas

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

A background in Structural Engineering or related subjects is recommended

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: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A word essay of 500 words, comprising a specific infrastructure review of design standards. Addressing ILOs 1

  • 20 hours (of work required)
Week 210%

A computer exercise with a report of 1500 words. Addressing ILOs 1-2.

  • 40 hours (of work required)
Week 630%

A report of 3000 words on the solution of a practical problem. Addressing ILOs 1-4

  • 70 hours (of work required)
Week 1145%

Online quiz of one hour length. Addressing ILOs 1-2.

  • 10 hours (of work required)
Week 1215%

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

200 hours

Additional delivery details

In the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete readings. Further details in LMS.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Further information

  • Texts

    Prescribed texts

    Learning material will be distributed during the teaching week. It normally consists in lecture notes. In addition, articles, reports and part of book chapters on marine and port hydrodynamics, port structures and related subjects will be made available to students a week before the teaching starts.

  • Related Handbook entries

    This subject contributes to the following:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Engineering Structures
    Specialisation (formal)Civil
    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.

    Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants

    Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.

    Additional information for this subject

    Subject coordinator approval required

  • 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: 4 March 2025