Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

Students who complete the module:

• Must have knowledge about non-linear waves, including 2^nd and 5^th 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