Print this pageCoastal Hydrodynamics
Jim Newton, P.E., DEE
Course Outline
This 24 hour course provides valuable information for those individuals who design, operate and maintain coastal structures. Completion of this course will provide the student the necessary information and testing to meet the continuing education requirements in order to renew their licenses. It was designed by an instructor who has developed and implemented numerous similar training courses.
This course requires the completion of a multiple-choice quiz at its conclusion in order to obtain the necessary certification.
Learning Objective
At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Understand linear wave theory;
- Understand the definitions of various wave parameters;
- Understand nonlinear wave theories;
- Understand other wave theories;
- Understand wave breaking;
- Understand the validity of wave theories;
- Understand wave train analysis;
- Understand meteorology as it pertains to wave climate;
- Understand wave hind-casting;
- Understand wave forecasting;
- Understand coastal wave climates in the U.S.;
- Understand the principles of wave transformation;
- Understand refraction and shoaling;
- Understand the transformation of irregular waves;
- Understand advanced wave propagation methods;
- Understand guidance for performing wave transformation studies;
- Understand surf zone waves;
- Understand wave setup;
- Understand wave run-up on beaches;
- Understand infragravity waves;
- Understand near shore currents;
- Understand the classification of water waves;
- Understand astronomical tides;
- Understand water surface elevation datums;
- Understand storm surge;
- Understand numerical modeling of long-wave hydrodynamics;
- Understand inlet hydrodynamics;
- Understand hydrodynamic and sediment interaction at tidal inlets;
- Understand wave diffraction;
- Understand wave transmission;
- Understand wave reflection;
- Understand harbor oscillations;
- Understand flushing and circulation patterns;
- Understand vessel interactions; and
- Understand hydrodynamic analysis and design conditions.
Intended Audience
The intended audience for this course is any professional who is involved in the design, operation and management of coastal structures.
Benefit to Attendees
Attendees of this course will understand the basic concepts of coastal engineering and how to implement these.
Course Introduction
With the advent of numerical models, reliable field instrumentation techniques and improved understanding of the physical relationships which influence coastal processes that lead to more sophisticated approaches in shore protection design, the US Army Corps of Engineers issued the Coastal Engineering Manual (CEM) in 2002 (EM-1110-2-1100). The over 2650 page manual was divided into six parts, each part covering multiple chapters. The parts are defined as
Part I – Introduction
Part II – Coastal Hydrodynamics
Part III – Coastal Sediment Processes
Part IV – Coastal Geology
Part V – Coastal Project Planning and Design
Part VI – Design of Coastal Project Elements
PDH has developed a series of courses which cover all Parts II through VI of the manual and offer 108 professional development hours to complete the entire manual. This course will look at Part II – Coastal Hydrodynamics. This course will cover water wave mechanics, meteorology and wave climate, estimation of near-shore waves, surf zone hydrodynamics, water levels and long waves, the hydrodynamics of tidal inlets, harbor hydrodynamics, and basic hydrodynamic analysis and design conditions.
Course Content
In this course, you are required to study the US Army Corps of Engineers publication Coastal Engineering Manual, Part II, Chapters 1-8, EM 1110-2-1100.
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Course Summary
This course discusses the basics of coastal hydrodynamics.
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Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
