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This course is sponsored by the Coasts, Oceans, Ports & Rivers Institute and part of the Port Engineering Certificate Program.
Instructors:
Edward J. Schmeltz, P.E., BC.CE, BC.OE, BC.PE, BC.NE, Dist.M.ASCE
Martin L. Eskijian, P.E., BC.PE (Ret), M.ASCE
Purpose and Background
This course will provide a general background in port engineering. Various types of terminals will be presented, including: container, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise ships, small craft marinas, and USN/military terminals. The course will give the specific requirements of each of these various types of facilities and prepare the student for the engineering tasks required for port facilities. Reference materials will be the most current and provide a knowledge base and toolbox for the students.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain for the engineering tasks required for port facilities.
- Become familiar with distinct types of terminals including container, liquid bulk, dry bulk, cruise ships, small craft marinas, and USN/military terminals.
- List the design and operational criteria for these types of port facilities.
- Identify the characteristics of maritime vessels.
- Describe the relationship of maritime vessel characteristics to engineering analyses of port and harbor facilities.
- Identify types of vessels and the key factors each brings to the design of maritime facilities.
- Describe the factors affecting the design and operation of marine facilities including wind, waves, ice, tides, and currents.
- Convert criteria into operational limits and downtime estimates at various facility types.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Achievement of the learning outcomes by attendees will be assessed through (3) exams.
Who Should Attend?
- Entry level engineers working for port authorities or consulting firms
- Engineers seeking to move into the field of port engineering from other disciplines
- Senior level management that may be placed into a position of authority over port facilities
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs
This course is worth 2.4 CEUs/24 PDHs. To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete (3) exams and receive a passing score of 70% or higher.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]
Course Outline
Week 1: Design Conditions I
Course Introduction and Week Introduction
Characteristics of Marine Vessels
Definitions of Capacity of Marine Vessels
Vessel Motions
Learning Exercise
Computation of Vessel Motions
Vessels in Transit – Basics of Navigation Areas/Channels
Vessel Impacts on Berthing Structures
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 2: Design Conditions II
Week Introduction
Understanding Meteorological and Oceanographic Conditions Used for Design I
Understanding Meteorological and Oceanographic Conditions Used for Design II
Concepts of Recurrence Interval and Risk
Operations vs. Design Conditions
Wave Height Computations
Environmental Loads on Structures
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 3: Container Terminal Development I
Week Introduction
Evolution of Container Vessels (Size)
Typical Terminal Layouts/ Configurations
Ship to Shore Cranes
Learning Exercise
Yard Handling Equipment
Intermodal Yards
Gates & Other Buildings
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 4: Container Terminal Development II
Week Introduction
Stack Arrangements
Yard Layouts
Pavements
Learning Exercise
Utilities
Intermodal Yards
Design Life
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Exam: Week 1-4
Week 5: Liquid Bulk Terminals I
Week Introduction
What Can Go Wrong?
What’s Different about Liquid Bulk Terminals Vessel Sizes and Terminal Types
Functional Requirements, Scope of the Project and Operational Concerns
Learning Exercise
Basis of Design
Topsides and Liquid Bulk Transfer
Risk Analyses
Evolution of the MOTEMS
What’s in the MOTEMS
Piping and Pipeline Systems
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 6: Liquid Bulk Terminals II
Week Introduction
Loading Combinations
Topsides and Fire Detection and Suppression
Mooring Line Properties and Mooring Diagrams
Learning Exercise
Instrumentation and Operational Limitations
Upgrades and Rehabilitation of an Oil Terminal
Seismic Instrumentation
How to Evaluate an Existing Terminal
Conclusion
Week 7: Dry Bulk Terminals
Week Introduction
Vessel and Cargo Characteristics
Berth Designs
Ship Loaders/Unloaders
Learning Exercise
Vessel Capacity
Storage Yard Equip
Auxiliary Systems
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 8: Cruise Terminals
Week Introduction
Cruise Vessels
Terminals
Navigation
Learning Exercise
Utilities
Terminal Building Requirements
Operational Considerations
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Exam: Week 5-8
Week 9: Marinas and Small Boat Harbors
Week Introduction
Floating Marinas
What Can Go Wrong?
Offshore Single Point Moorings – Pleasure Craft
Learning Exercise
Chains and Anchors – Capacities
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 10: Breakwaters and Jetties
Week Introduction
Purpose of Breakwater and Jetties
Structure Types
Design Methodologies
Learning Exercise
Quarry Considerations
Rock Testing
Examples of Various Breakwater Types
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 11: Military Facilities
Week Introduction
Military Vessel Characteristics
Piers and Wharves
Navigation Requirements
Learning Exercise
Mooring Considerations
Ancillary Facilitates
Cold Ironing & Utilities
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Week 12: Shipyards and Drydocks
Week Introduction
Types of Drydocking Facilities
Graving Docks
Floating Drydocks
Learning Exercise
Marine Railways
Shiplifts, Mobile Straddle Carriers & Boatyard Equipment
Military Maintenance Programs
Learning Exercise
Conclusion
Exam: Week 9-12