Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge gained in Fluid and Water Wave
Dynamics or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
Students who complete the module:
- Must have knowledge about non-linear waves, including
2nd and 5th order and stream
function theory.
- Must have knowledge about methods for extreme climate
analysis.
- Must have knowledge about currents and water level variations
in the coastal zone.
- Must have knowledge about environmental loads on offshore
structures including ice, wave, current and wind loads.
- Must have knowledge about scour and scour protection.
- Must have knowledge of different installation methods for
offshore structures.
- Must have knowledge of environmental loads during
transportation/installation of offshore structures.
- Must have knowledge about different method to support offshore
structures, e.g. by anchoring or pile foundations.
Skills
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to calculate design wave height from wave
observations.
- Must be able to make a conceptual calculation of characteristic
wave loads for offshore structures.
- Must be able to make a conceptual calculation of characteristic
load scenario during installation of offshore structures.
- Must be able to make a conceptual analysis of the influence
from the stiffness of the support on the structural
response.
Competences
Students who complete the module:
- Must be able to apply proper terminology in oral, written and
graphical communication and documentation within environmental
loads, Installation and anchoring/foundation of offshore
structures.
Type of instruction
Lectures, etc. supplemented with project work, workshops,
presentation seminars, lab tests.
Extent and expected workload
The module is 5 ECTS which is corresponding to 150 hours of
study.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Environmental loads, Installation and anchoring of offshore
structures |
Type of exam | Written or oral exam
Individual oral or written exam. Exam format is decided on by start
of semester. |
ECTS | 5 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |