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Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering (CVEN90071)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Offshore wind geotechnical engineering aims to provide basic knowledge and current design practice of offshore wind foundations in the Australian and global context. This subject is of particular interest to students intending to establish a career in the fast growing offshore renewable energy industry. The subject will provide an overview of current offshore renewable energy technologies, characteristics of common offshore sediments and geohazards. It will cover foundation design of offshore wind structures, including loadings on foundations and design considerations, offshore site characterization techniques and soil-structure interaction. Students will also develop their technical and professional ability to work and communicate effectively in diverse offshore engineering teams through a group design portfolio of offshore wind foundation design. 
 
The subject will cover topics such as offshore renewable energy systems, characteristics of seabed sediments and geohazards, loads on offshore wind foundation, offshore site characterization, and offshore wind foundation design.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • ILO1 - Define current offshore renewable energy technologies and systems in the Australian and global context;
  • ILO2 - Describe seabed sediments and geohazards typically encountered in offshore renewable energy developments;
  • ILO3 - Analyse loadings acting on an offshore wind turbine;
  • ILO4 - Interpret the data of an offshore site investigation campaign required for geotechnical design of offshore wind foundations;
  • ILO5 - Evaluate offshore wind foundation and anchor design according to current Design Guidelines.

Generic skills

  • Problem-solving skills to conceptualize problems and identify relevant solutions;
  • Critical thinking skills to evaluate and approach problem systematically;
  • Time-management skills to prioritise and balance tasks;
  • Communication skills to convey outcomes effectively using written reports and oral presentations; and
  • Teamwork skills to collaborate effectively in a diverse team.

Last updated: 4 March 2025