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CE503 (D) - Marine Construction

CIVIL · Semester 5

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History of water transportation at world level and at national level development and policy Classification of harbours, natural and artificial Major ports in India, administrative set up

Harbour components, ship characteristics, characteristics of good harbour and principles of harbour planning Size of harbour, site selection criteria and layout of harbours Surveys to be carried out for harbor planning

Wind, waves, tides formation and currents phenomena, their generation characteristics and effects on marine structures Silting, erosion and littoral drift

General design aspects, breakwaters - function, types, general design principles Wharves, quays, jetties, piers, pier heads, dolphin, fenders, mooring accessories – function, types, suitability, design and construction features

Tidal basin, wet docks-purpose, design consideration Operation of lock gates and passage Repair docks - graving docks, floating docks