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Harbour Engineering

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Nov 18 - 20, 2025 /
Course Code: 16-1106-ONL25

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  • Overview
  • Syllabus
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Overview

Please note, This instructor-led course has specific dates and times:
This course is held online over 3 days on the following schedule (All times in Eastern Time Zone):

10:00 am to 6:00 pm Eastern (Will include the usual breaks)

Participants are not required to have previous knowledge of harbour engineering. Civil engineers may review their elementary soil mechanics course.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

  • Unlock comprehensive insights into the world of harbour engineering, from understanding different harbour types to the intricacies of their structural design.
  • Gain practical expertise by delving into real-world design challenges, especially on breakwaters and gravity quay walls.
  • Equip yourself with the proficiency and know-how that's highly sought-after in the maritime infrastructure sector, setting you apart in the job market.
  • Grasp the technical aspects and the environmental, economic, and social implications of harbour developments, promoting sustainable and community-friendly designs.
  • Analyze and apply innovative design techniques to enhance the safety and functionality of harbour structures and ensure they meet contemporary maritime needs.

Description
Harbours, the gateways to our globalized world, are more than just points of arrival and departure; they represent the pinnacle of human ingenuity where land and sea converge. Harbour engineering, thus, emerges as a discipline of delicate balance and robust design, orchestrating a symphony of structural elements to create safe and efficient maritime hubs.

This journey of creation is rooted in meticulous planning. From sculpting the protective embrace of breakwaters to delineating the pathways of navigation channels, each decision is a stroke in a grand masterpiece. Entrances become welcoming arms, while water and land areas are seamlessly integrated to facilitate maritime and terrestrial activities. As participants in this immersive course, you're not just observers but active contributors to this narrative.

Beyond understanding the theoretical underpinnings, you will be equipped to translate concepts into tangible structures, crafting the stalwarts of harbours: the breakwaters and the formidable gravity quay walls. Set sail on this educational odyssey and anchor your knowledge in the depths of harbour engineering excellence.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for civil engineers, architects, and contractors eager to deepen their harbour engineering and development expertise. Government officials, harbour authorities, and marine personnel will find valuable insights into creating sustainable and efficient maritime infrastructure. Additionally, those working in the tourism and fishing industries can enhance their understanding of how harbour design impacts their sectors, ensuring they stay ahead in this dynamic field.

Special Features and Requirements
Participants are not required to have previous knowledge of harbour engineering. Civil engineers may review their elementary soil mechanics course.

More Information

Time: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time


Please note: You can check other time zones here.

Syllabus

Day 1

Welcome – Introduction

General

  • Components of harbour.
  • Harbour types and configuration.
  • Commercial harbour.
  • Small harbour (Fishing, tourism, military)

Harbour planning

  • Navigation channel
  • Entrance
  • Water area
  • Breakwaters
  • Land area
  • Berthing structures
  • Solving problems

Day 2

Breakwaters

  • Types of breakwaters
  • Design of rouble mound breakwater
  • Design of wall breakwater
  • Design of mixed breakwater
  • Solving problems

Day 3

Berthing Structures

  • Types of berthing (quay wall) structures
  • Design of gravity quay wall
  • Design of plain concrete quay wall
  • Berthing accessories
  • Example and problem-solving

Instructor

Bahaa El-Sharnouby, Ph.D.

Dr. Bahaa Elsharnouby is the CEO and founder of TEO Consultant.

Professor Bahaa Elsharnouby has 42 years of practical experience in marine lecturing, supervision, marine design, coastal engineering research, and geotechnical analysis. He has 51 publications, 8 years of membership in the Scientific Committees for Promoting Candidates to obtain Professor and Associate Professor Titles and 22 years of professing marine and geotechnics postgraduate candidates.

He has three years as transportation department Head in the Faculty of Engineering, Alexandria University, 35 years . He touched most of the marine projects in Egypt and 30 years of Presidential the Technical Engineering office.




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Fee & Credits

$1995 + taxes

  • 2.1 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
  • 21 Continuing Professional Development Hours (PDHs/CPDs)
  • ECAA Annual Professional Development Points
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