Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech

Port Engineering (2500050) – Course 2025/26 PDF

Contents

Approach of the subject and development of the course. Generalities. Review of basic concepts. Classification and typology of port works (dikes, docks, dredging, ...).

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Definition of the main parameters involved in the design of external maritime structures. Waves-Structure Interaction. Main formulations of run-up, run-down, overtopping, reflection and transmission.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Sections. Types of breakwaters. Stability of the main armour, the berm, and the crown wall. Toe protections. Head breakwater design. Construction process. Practices.

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h 30m Medium group + 11h 54m Self Study
Total: 20h 24m

Sections. Methodologies to analize forces. Stability calculation. Sliding, classic overturning, foundation capacity, sinking , plastic overturning. Construction process. Practices

Dedication

4h Large group + 4h 30m Medium group + 11h 54m Self Study
Total: 20h 24m

Concepts of similarity. Scale and laboratory effects. Instrumentation, applications and examples. Practices

Dedication

2h Large group + 1h Medium group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Introduction to probabilistic design. Concepts on probabilistic methods of levels III, II and I. Monte Carlo simulation. Practices

Dedication

2h Large group + 4h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Dimensions, orientation and draft of the harbour mouth.

Dedication

2h Large group + 2h 48m Self Study
Total: 4h 48m

Actions to consider in the design of quays, jetties. Flooring quays. Practices

Dedication

3h Large group + 3h Medium group + 8h 23m Self Study
Total: 14h 23m

Maritime engineering projects. Real cases.

Dedication

3h Large group + 4h 11m Self Study
Total: 7h 11m

Dedication

4h Laboratory classes + 5h 36m Self Study
Total: 9h 36m