Fluvial and Coastal Protection

Recommended Prerequisites

Algebra, Mathematical Analysis, Hydraulics or Flui Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Hydrology and Water Resources.

Teaching Methods

Detailed theoretical exposition of the contents, followed by demonstration and application, preferably (if possible) in laboratory, or through case studies.

Learning Outcomes

It is intended to address, in this course, inter- and multidisciplinarity issues, providing systematic and comprehensive information and suggesting the use of several useful tools for the study of potential events and interventions in river and coastal areas. Accordingly, bearing in mind the context in which this course is inserted, the following objectives are highlighted: i) to deepen the theoretical knowledge, whose foundations were acquired in previous courses, ii) contribute to solve practical dysfunctions of natural or anthropogenic origin, and iii) sensitize students to the:

 - installation and maintenance of effective river regularization and flood protection systems;

 - need for regular and effective monitoring of morphodynamic processes and of key water quality parameters;

 - importance of installing surveillance, monitoring and warning systems;

 - need to evaluate and control the main coastal unbalancing agents.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

MODULE A - FLUVIAL MORPHOLOGY AND SIMULATION

• Characteristics of the river basin and the watercourse; flow types and regimes

• River dynamics

• Sedimentary dynamics

• Water quality modeling in rivers and reservoirs

• Saline intrusion

MODULE B - COASTAL MORPHOLOGY AND SIMULATION

• Coastal dynamics

• Coastal circulation

• Sediment transport in coastal areas

MODULE C - PROTECTION AND MITIGATION SOLUTIONS FOR THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE

• Long-term flood and flood prediction and vulnerability

• Coastal zone safety management

• River Zone Safety Management

• Regularization and flood protection works

• Types of coastal works and their functions

• Dike reinforcement and protection

• Strengthening and protection of the dune system.

Head Lecturer(s)

José Simão Antunes do Carmo

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Resolution Problems: 10.0%
Frequency: 20.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 20.0%
Synthesis work: 20.0%
Exam: 30.0%

Bibliography

[1] Antunes do Carmo J.S. (2004 ; 2009, 2nd edition). Hidráulica Fluvial e Ambiente / Fluvial Hydraulics and Environment. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / University Press (ISBN 972-8704-28-3).

[2] Antunes do Carmo J.S. (2016). Processos Físicos e Modelos Computacionais em Engenharia Costeira / Physical Processes and Computational Models in Coastal Engineering. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra / University Press (ISBN 978-989-26-1152-5).

[3]CIRIA (2002). Manual on Scour at Bridges and Other Hydraulic Structures (ISBN 0-86017 551 0).

[4] Kamphuis J.W. (2000). Introduction to Coastal Engineering and Management. Advanced Series on Ocean Engineering, Vol. 16, World Scientific, London (ISBN 981-02-4417-7).

[5] Reeve D., Chadwick A., Fleming C. (2004). Coastal Engineering: processes, theory and design practice. Spon Press, London (ISBN 0-415-26841-9).

[6] USACE - WES (2004). CEM - Coastal Engineering Manual (CEM 2.01 PE), Very-Tech. Inc.