Linear water wave theory.
Coastal geomorphology.
Shoreline evolution on sandy beaches and prediction methods.
Coastal protection structures
Design of beach protection structures layout
Marinas, and their interaction with beaches
Physical and numerical models as design support
Principles of marina design,
Testi di riferimento
E.Pranzini La forma delle spiagge ed Zanichelli
Coastal Engineering Manual - versione on line scaricabile dal sito http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/chl.aspx?p=s&a=ARTICLES;101
Parte II ,III,V.VI
Type of Assessment
oral examination
Course program
Coastal Engineering
Linear water wave theory. Shallow water waves, refraction, diffraction reflection wave breaking
Wave measuring systems. Wave records analysis
Coastal geomorphology. Coastal areas climate Deltas and estuaries Sediment balance al river mouth.
Shoreline evolution on sandy beaches and prediction methods.
Coastal protection structures ( breakwaters, submerged breakwaters, groins)
Interaction between coastal structures and sediments.
Beach nourishment design principles. Dredging equipment and technology
Design of beach protection structures layout
Marinas, and their interaction with beaches
Physical and numerical models as design support
Principles of marina design, Design of cross section of marina breakwater