Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Marine Structural Engineering

• Types of marine structures (piers, dolphins, breakwaters, jetties, wharves)

• Marine structural loadings and design criteria

• Overview of failure mechanisms in marine structures

• Comparison of codes: Eurocode, BS, ACI, API RP2A

• Case Review: Common design errors in marine infrastructure

Module 2: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis for Marine Structures

• Static and dynamic analysis principles

• Load types: dead load, live load, wave, wind, current, impact

• Load combinations for marine environments

• Modeling boundary conditions and supports

• Exercise: Structural model validation of jetty platform

Module 3: STAAD.Pro and SAP2000 Interface & Modeling Workflow

• Navigating STAAD.Pro and SAP2000 UI for marine structures

• Geometry creation and input techniques

• Load application methods for marine structures

• Assigning member properties and material specifications

• Practical: Build a sample quay wall frame in both software tools

Module 4: Design of Piled Wharf Structures

• Design principles of pile-supported platforms

• Group and single pile behavior under marine loads

• Interaction with soft soils and scour considerations

• STAAD/SAP pile modeling and analysis workflows

• Activity: Design and analyze a pile-supported wharf

Module 5: Design of Sheet Pile Walls and Quay Walls

• Earth and water pressure loading

• Design for overturning, sliding, and bearing

• Design of tieback anchors and bulkhead elements

• Analysis using SAP2000 wall elements and support systems

• Group Exercise: Stability assessment of a quay wall

Module 6: Load Case Generation – Marine Conditions and Seismic Loads

• Wave loading and hydrodynamic pressures

• Tidal variation and water current forces

• Seismic design in coastal environments

• Use of spectral response functions in SAP2000

• Simulation: Generate realistic marine load combinations

Module 7: Jetty and Dolphin Design using STAAD.Pro

• Structural layout of approach trestles and berthing dolphins

• Fender systems and mooring forces

• Analysis of berthing impacts

• Design verification against serviceability and strength limits

• Task: Model a jetty and dolphin system for an oil terminal

Module 8: Reinforcement Detailing and Design Documentation

• Extracting results and verifying design compliance

• Reinforcement detailing and bar scheduling

• Exporting analysis reports and structural drawings

• Coordination between analysis and drafting

• Workshop: Prepare full design report and detail drawings

Module 9: Health, Safety, and Durability Considerations

• Corrosion in marine environments and protective measures

• Material selection and durability planning

• Structural maintenance and inspection considerations

• HSE implications during construction design phase

• Review: Durability checklist for long-term marine structures

Module 10: Case Studies and Final Project Presentation

• Review of iconic marine structure designs

• Discussion on sustainable marine design and resilience

• Design audit and peer review process

• Final Group Project: Design, analyze, and present a marine berth structure using STAAD/SAP

• Course Wrap-up and Feedback