The course Maintenance of marine works and structures It offers you a unique opportunity to break into a booming sector, where the demand for qualified professionals is constantly growing. In a world where maritime infrastructure is crucial for the global trade and sustainability, developing skills in this area is more important than ever. Throughout the course, you will become familiar with instrumentation techniques pre- and post-construction, monitoring of environmental parameters and the inspection of underwater works. You will learn how to assess the durability of materials and carry out inspections of marine structures – essential skills for preventing and repair faults within these organisations. This online programme is designed to provide you with the knowledge you need to excel in the field of maritime maintenance, all from the comfort of your own home. Make the most of this opportunity to become an expert in a vital sector and in constant evolution.
Maintenance of marine works and structures
Ports
60 hours
Introduction
Objectives
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Understanding the instrumentation before and after the construction of marine structures.
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To analyse environmental parameters in order to optimise the monitoring of maritime works.
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Identify inspection techniques for assessing underwater works and its status.
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Assess the durability and the strength of materials used in maritime construction.
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Apply auscultation methods for the maintenance construction work in the coastal area.
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Diagnose common faults in maritime structures and plan their effective remedy.
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Integrating knowledge to improve the management and conservation of maritime works.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. PRE- AND POST-CONSTRUCTION INSTRUMENTATION
Introduction
Geotechnical instrumentation
Installation of vertical cofferdams
Installation of embankment dams
Conclusions
Bibliography.
TEACHING UNIT 2. MONITORING OF ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS
Introduction
Instrumentation for measuring and controlling environmental parameters
Case study: installation and operation of a Doppler system for measuring waves and currents
TEACHING UNIT 3. INSPECTION OF UNDERWATER STRUCTURES
Introduction
Reference levels.
Sea levels
Determining depth
Basis for positioning
Data collection.
Creating a digital terrain model (DTM)
Use of single-beam and multi-beam probes.
Applications.
Other teams.
TEACHING UNIT 4. DURABILITY OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Introduction
Regulations governing the durability of materials
Types and materials of maritime structures
Factors affecting the durability of materials
Considerations regarding durability
Conditions affecting the durability of materials in marine structures
Tests for assessing durability
Case study
References
TEACHING UNIT 5. INSPECTION OF MOORING AND ANCHORING STRUCTURES
Introduction
Structural diagrams for berthing and mooring works
Stages in the inspection process
Case study
TEACHING UNIT 6. FAULTS AND REPAIRS IN MOORING WORKS
Introduction
Faults in maritime construction works
Consequences of breakdowns
Repair
Structural reinforcement
Case study