last modified 19/08/2004

Coursecode: oe4626 (formerly wb3413)
Coursename: Dredging Processes 1

ECTS creditpoints: 4
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technology
Lecturer(s): Vlasblom, prof.ir. W.J., Miedema, dr.ir. S.A., Matousek, dr.ir. V. Tel.: 015-27 83973
Catalog data:
cutting of sand and clay, excavation of rock, plain suction dredging, sedimentation.		 Course year: MSc 1st year
Period: 2A / 2B
Hours p/w: 2
Other hours: 0
Assessment: Written
Assessm.period(s): 2B, Aug.
(see academic calendar)
Prerequisites:
Follow up: wb3414, wb3408B
Detailed description of topics:
  • Soil mechanical properties of sand, clay and rock
  • Description of the cutting process
  • Cutting theories of sand, clay and rock
  • Breaching and erosion of sand
  • Loading process of hopperdredgers
  • Sedimentation process
  • Modelling of overflow losses
  • Case studies
Course material: Syllabus, collegebook (Vlasblom wb3408B), dissertation (Miedema)
References from literature:
Remarks (specific information about assessment, entry requirements, etc.): Incidental
Goals:
The purpose of the lecture is to get insight in the different processes which can be encountered during dredging development of knowledge about theories and simulation models which describes the processes knowledge of the processes is required for designing dredging equipment.
Computer use: Computer, when necessary is use for solory design and process simulation.
Laboratory project(s):
Design content:
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