Port Works Design and Construction

Program Overview

This 5-day on-site training program provides comprehensive knowledge in port design and construction. Participants will learn about port structures, geological surveys, technical provisions, and design principles. The program includes a tour of the Port of Le Havre and offers opportunities for career advancement in the field.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Port structures and their functions
• The quay project - preliminary data, criteria for choosing structures
• Geological surveys
• Technical provisions in consultations
• Port design
• Designing quays on piles
• Design of quays on superficial foundations (gabion weight walls)
• Design of retaining docks (sheet piling)
• Pile driving
• Cathodic protection
• Presentation and tour of the Port of Le Havre

Structure:

• 5-day on-site training program

Course Schedule:

• Please consult the provider for specific dates.

Individual Modules:

• Port structures and their functions: Overview of different types of port structures and their purposes.
• The quay project - preliminary data, criteria for choosing structures: Factors to consider when selecting the appropriate structure for a given project.
• Geological surveys: Importance of geological surveys in port design and construction.
• Technical provisions in consultations: Legal and technical requirements for port construction projects.
• Port design: Principles and methods of port design.
• Designing quays on piles: Design considerations for quays supported by piles.
• Design of quays on superficial foundations (gabion weight walls): Design considerations for quays supported by gabion weight walls.
• Design of retaining docks (sheet piling): Design considerations for retaining docks constructed using sheet piling.
• Pile driving: Methods and equipment used for pile driving.
• Cathodic protection: Techniques used to protect port structures from corrosion.
• Presentation and tour of the Port of Le Havre: Visit to the Port of Le Havre to observe real-world examples of port structures.

Assessment:

Assessment Methods:

• On-the-spot evaluation of training program

Assessment Criteria:

• Knowledge acquired during the training program

Teaching:

Teaching Methods:

• Professional training program with concrete examples and exchanges between participants

Faculty:

• Lecturers with expertise in port design and construction

Unique Approaches:

• Each lecturer provides teaching aids and remains in contact with participants after the training.

Careers:

Potential Career Paths:

• Owners
• Project managers
• Engineers
• Designers
• Administration team members

Opportunities:

• Employment in companies or government agencies involved in port design and construction

Outcomes:

• Enhanced knowledge and skills in port design and construction