Introduction

Prof. Karim Rakha

Department of Irrigation and Hydraulics

Faculty of Engineering
Cairo University

2014
CLIMATE CHANGE
 Projection of Sea Level Rise (SLR)

Global mean sea level

(deviation from the
1980-1999 mean).
The red line is from
tide gauges.
The green line is from
satellite altimetry.
The blue shading
represents the range
of model projections
for the SRES A1B
scenario, Source: IPCC,
2007
Rough Potential Impact Assessment for Nile
Delta (http://www.grida.no/climate/vitalafrica/english/16.htm)
Rough Potential Impact Assessment for Nile
Delta (http://www.grida.no/climate/vitalafrica/english/16.htm)
 Your Company is required to design a
Harbour for the SUMED Company at Sidi
Kerir
Mediterranean

Sedi Kerir
Areal Photo of the Existing Harbour
 Main
Breakwater

Secondary Breakwater

Berth
 Data Required for Design

Wind data
Wave data
Data on vessels
Bathymetry
Soil analysis
 Initial Studies Required for Design

Nearshore waves (rose and extreme)

Preliminary harbour layout
Wave agitation inside proposed harbour layout to finalize layout
Navigational conditions
Shoreline stability and dynamics
 Detailed Design

Design of Breakwaters
Design of Berths
Design of Facilities in Harbour (electricity, water, fenders, etc.)
Sediment transport and Shoreline Impact Assessment
Water quality study
Environment Impact Assessment
 San Stefano Marina and Beach

Beach

Marina
Lets Learn How to Design the Proposed Harbour
 Course Outline

Water waves (wave theory)

Wave analysis and generation
Wave transformation Coastal
Water level variations Prof. Rakha
Nearshore currents and Sediment transport
Design of rubble mound breakwaters Breakwaters
Forces on vertical breakwaters
Forces on berths
Berths
Design of berths
 Course Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

1 Explain how water waves are generated

2 Compute different wave parameters using linear wave theory
3 Describe some techniques to analyze wave records
4 Implement simple wave transformation
5 Describe how water level varies near the coast
6 Differentiate between the different types of coastal currents
7 Judge how different coastal structures can affect the shoreline stability
8 List the different types of breakwaters
9 Calculate the wave forces on a vertical breakwater
10 Design the main components of a breakwater
11 Calculate the forces on a berth
12 Explain the basics for the design of berths
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 Grading

Activity Grade
Assignments and Participation 10
Exams (3) 30
Final exam 85

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 Text Book and Handout

You will be allowed to enter the exam with the handout only
(write on it what you want).
Text Book: Principles of Port Planning and Design by Prof.
M. Mokhles Abou-Seida (Optional)
 Course webpage:
http://www.egypteducation.org (Under Civil
Eng. Coastal and Harbor)