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Ports And Harbors Engineering

Civil Engineering

Ports and Harbors Engineering

- Define key terminology in ports and harbors engineering.

Wave Mechanics and Hydrodynamics

- Describe wave generation mechanisms and spectral representations.

Tides and Water Levels

Analysis of astronomical tides, datum planes, and extreme water level events affecting coastal structures.

Harbor Planning and Layout

Principles of site selection, geometric design of navigation channels, basins, and the optimization of port facility layouts.

Breakwaters and Coastal Structures

The design and function of massive structures built to protect harbors and coastlines from the destructive forces of wave action.

Berthing and Mooring Structures

- Differentiate between types of berthing structures including wharves, piers, and dolphins.

Dredging and Environmental Impacts

- Distinguish between capital, maintenance, and environmental dredging operations.