CS4002 - Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering

Open channel flow, hydraulic jumps, transitions, backwater curves, gutter and inlet design, culvert design. Case studies from local channels, culverts and gutters. Coastal Engineering: wave generation, transformation and dissipation; tropical cyclone waves and water levels; storm surge and coastal flooding; beach erosion and sediment transport

Learning Outcomes

• develop the ability to work both individually and as part of a team in the analysis and design aspects of hydraulic and coastal engineering problems with special emphasis on tropical conditions;
• develop the usual simplifications and assumptions used for analysis of hydraulics and coastal engineering design;
• introduce the basic concepts of surface waves and coastal engineering;
• review basic concepts of hydraulics.

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Three assignments worth 5% each - (15%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (5%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 2 - (10%) - Individual.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.