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Construction Pits and Harbour Construction (Fall 2011) |
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| Course code : | BBGH-T2-U1 | ||
| ECTS Credits : | 10 | Status : | Optional |
| Revised : | 12/09 2011 | Written : | 12/06 2003 |
| Placement : | 6-7 semester | Hours per week : | 0 |
| Length : | 1 semester | Teaching Language : | English if English students are present |
| Objective : | 1. Construction pits The student shall gain knowledge about and understanding for the special problems and characteristics of design of Construction Pits with special emphasis on pits with bottom below groundwater table. The student shall be able to plan the construction and design the structures in a Construction Pit. 2. Port Design The student shall gain knowledge about and understanding for the special problems and characteristics of design of Ports, including planning of Ports, design of Ports and Harbour structures and equipment in Ports. The student shall be able to plan the construction and design the structures for offshore structures. The student, who has met the course objectives, are at the final exam able to: • Choose and analyse a chosen port function and design it. • Determine the loads on Offshore Structures. • Assess and design structures in a Port • Assess the need for and range of dewatering. • Explain the chosen dewatering method and design a dewatering system. • Make slope stability analysis. • Present and explain the team cooperation. |
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| Principal Content : | Overview of the subject of the course. The course assignments and projects of the course are chosen within these subjects. Compulsory: 1. Construction Pits: Design and Construction Stability of bottom, slopes and walls. Dewatering systems Retaining walls (inclusive special walls) Anchoring and propping of walls 2. Port Design Loads on Offshore structures. Types of Ports, planning and layout. Design and calculation of structures in Ports: Breakwaters and piers. Berth Structures: Sheet pile walls, anchor slab, stability of Berth Structures. Equipment: Fenders and bollards. |
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| Teaching method : | Presentations and assignments. Students presentations and discussions. Self tuition Excursions Course Projects are carried out in groups of 2 - 4 students. Decision on the course project is decided upon by the professors after proposal from the students |
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| Required prequisites : | The student must have passed all Theme Courses | ||
| Recommended prerequisites : | - | ||
| Relations : | - | ||
| Type of examination : | Oral examination based on assignments | ||
| External examiner : | External | ||
| Marking : | 7 step scale | ||
| Remarks : | The assessment is based on the course project carried out during the course, and a presentation and discussion about the project, related to the professional subjects of the course | ||
| Teaching material : | http://www.ihk.dk/uddannelse/udd/bygning/rundt-om-bygning/studiet | ||
| Responsible teacher : | Birte Rodevang
, brod@dtu.dk |
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