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Offshore Wind Geotechnical Engineering (CVEN90071)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ENEN20002 | Earth Processes for Engineering |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
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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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Online quizzes- 3 x 20 minutes quizzes in total. Equivalent to 3 x 250 words = 750 words. Held weeks 4, 6 and 11. 5% each, 15% in total. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 2, 3 and 5 are addressed in this assessment.
| From Week 4 to Week 11 | 15% |
Group practical - group report. Workload equivalent to 500 words per student. ILO 4 is addressed in this assessment.
| Week 9 | 10% |
Group design portfolio: Offshore wind farm foundation design – group report. Workload equivalent to 750 words per student. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 15% |
Group design portfolio: Offshore wind farm foundation design – group presentation. ILOs 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 12 | 10% |
Final Exam. ILOS 1-5 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 50% |
Additional details
Note: Students are required to participate in a peer assessment process to allow the coordinator to allocate individual marks for the group practical report and design portfolio.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Shiaohuey Chow Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours (24 hours lectures, 22 hours workshops, and 2 hours practical) Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Engineering Structures Course Master of Environmental Engineering Course Master of Civil Engineering Course Master of Environment Specialisation (formal) Civil Specialisation (formal) Structural Specialisation (formal) Geotechnical Specialisation (formal) Energy - 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