1. Parameters of marine hydraulics: Winds, Tides, Stratification, Coriolis force effect.
2. Currents (tidal – wind-generated), elements of coastal hydrodynamic circulation.
3. Theories of sea waves, wind-generated waves.
4. Refraction, diffraction, reflection, and transmission of waves.
5. Wave breaking, dissipation zone.
6. Wave-induced uplift and mid-level free surface climbing.
7. Wave design selection.
8. Wave-induced coastal currents.
9. Evaluation of the port zone.
10. Development and port regulations.
11. Ship data and port layout. Functionality and failure of port works.
12. Design – port location, dredging.
13. External port works. Internal port works.
14. Wave breakers with slopes. Wave breakers with a vertical front.
15. oping stones.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, the student will have come into contact with:

• The concepts of marine hydraulics.
• The concepts of sea waves (refraction, diffraction, reflection, transmission, wave breaking).
• The basic principles of port layout and design.
• The basic principles of designing fundamental port works (e.g., breakwaters, quay walls).

With the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

• Assess the impact of wind-induced waves on the coastal zone.
• Calculate the wave of port construction design.
• Dimension breakwaters and quay walls.
• Synthesis the above and applie it to the preliminary design of port works.