Environmental Impact in Maritime Works (2500042) – Course 2025/26 PDF
Contents
The main objectives and topics of the subject will be described
Specific Objectives
Basic objectives of the subject, approach and presentation of the work to be developed during the subject. Definition of the concept of problem (processes vs. problems) and impact. Definition of the coastal zone as a multi-component system (physical, ecological and socio-economic). Concept of temporal and spatial scales for the definition of processes, problems and solutions. Basic typology of coastal problems and conceptual solutions. Underwater outfalls. Objectives of this type of works and basic design criteria. Possible impacts and basic solutions. Impacts of outfalls and the discharge of waste water in the marine environment.
Dedication
2h Large group + 1h Medium group + 3h 49m Self StudyReview of the most relevant physical processes around the environmental impact of coastal protection structures
Specific Objectives
Processes that control the morphodynamic impact of coastal engineering works. driving agents Coastal Hydrodynamics, Sediment Transport. Coastal development.
Dedication
4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h 38m Self StudyImpact of sea walls, revetments and Low Crested Structures on the Coastal Marine Environment.
Specific Objectives
Objectives of this type of works and basic design criteria. Possible impacts and basic solutions.
Dedication
4h Large group + 2h Medium group + 7h 38m Self StudyImpact of breakwaters and jetties on the coastal marine environment
Specific Objectives
Objectives of this type of works and basic design criteria. Possible impacts and basic solutions.
Dedication
2h Large group + 1h Medium group + 3h 49m Self StudyField trip
Dedication
6h Laboratory classes + 7h 38m Self StudyImpact of port facilities on the marine environment
Specific Objectives
Approach the problem. Impacts associated with water quality. Impacts associated with the interaction with the coast. Basic solutions.
Dedication
3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 5m Self StudyImpact of dredging works on the marine environment
Specific Objectives
Type of dredging. Characteristics of dredged material. Mining areas and deposits. Physical impact. Ecological impact. Impact on water quality. Basic solutions.
Dedication
3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 5m Self StudyImpacts of beach regeneration in the marine environment
Specific Objectives
Works supply and regeneration of beaches. Type of food. Ecological impact. Effect on water quality.
Dedication
3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 5m Self StudyReview of the main processes associated with the dispersion in the marine environment
Specific Objectives
Processes that control the quality of water associated with coastal works. driving agents Diffusion-advection processes. Pollutants.
Dedication
3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 5m Self StudyImpacts of outfalls and the discharge of waste water in the marine and coastal environment
Specific Objectives
Objectives of this type of works and basic design criteria. Possible impacts and basic solutions.
Dedication
3h Large group + 1h Medium group + 5h 5m Self Study