Construction of Waterfront Structures
Credits: 6 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This slideshow-formatted course provides a general overview of waterfront structures such as piers, wharves, quaywalls, dry docks, seawalls, groins, jetties, and more.
Components of waterfront (structures (or facilities) are covered as well, such as: fender systems, pilings, dolphins, utilities, preservatives, coatings, and hardware. Component materials are also covered: wood/timber, concrete, steel, synthetics, and
alloy materials.
Topics:
- Types of Berthing Facilities, Drydocks, Coastal Protective Structures
- Components of these Waterfront Structures
- Wood and Timber Components
- Reinforced Concrete Components
- Steel Components
- Nonferrous Metals and Alloys
- Synthetic Materials
- Soil Fill for Waterfront Components
- Environmental Compliance Issues
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide (Mobile Format)
3.) Test:Upon reading the course Study Guide, please click below to take the quiz.
(Note: you must be enrolled in the course, and logged into your user account, in order to activate the quiz).
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the quiz, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for Marine, Construction, Geotechnical, Civil, Environmental, Water Resources, and other engineers whose job description may requires a general knowledge of waterfront structures, their components, and associated construction materials.
Publication Source: Original Courseware based on the US Corp of Engineer’s publication, #UFC 4-150-07, September 2012, “Maintenance and Operation of Waterfront Facilities”
Donald Parnell, PE