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Construction Pits and Harbour Construction (Fall 2012)

Course code : BBGH-T2-U1
ECTS Credits : 10 Status : Optional
Placement : 6-7 semester Hours per week : 0
Length : 1 semester Teaching Language : English if English students are present

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.
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.
Supervisors contribute to the group formation that integrates foreign and Danish students.
Required prequisites : The student must have passed all Theme Courses
Responsible teacher : Birte Rodevang , brod@dtu.dk