Exposed jetties, piers and dolphins course

tbc
Wallingford, UK

This course is primarily focussed on the prediction of wave forces on the upper parts of piers, elevated jetties, and similar types of suspended decks over water. Any wave loads on elevated beams and decks can be particularly destructive as most such structures were originally designed to be elevated above wave crests. With future sea levels projected to rise by around 1m, many existing structures may encounter wave loads in future for which they were not designed.

New liquid and bulk terminals, container and cruise ports require off-loading facilities, often at relatively low levels, and may be developed with no or minimal breakwater protection. Under severe events, wave loads on structure elements may be highly destructive.

Research in UK led to the development of the "Exposed jetties" Manual published by Thomas Telford. The wave loading prediction methods in that manual have rectenly been extended by recent Coastal Engineering journal papers and related publication by Dr Cuomo and co-workers. Those new methods will form the key part of the course notes.

This course will clarify the main types of wave loads on suspended decks / beams; describe the key methods to predict occurrence and magnitudes of pulsating or impulsive wave loads. Example load calculations will illustrate methods to predict each main type of loads.

If you would like to register an interest for this course, contact us.

Exposed jetties, piers and dolphins course

Programme

Cards accepted