{"id":16167,"date":"2025-05-08T12:50:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/?post_type=course&#038;p=16167"},"modified":"2026-04-26T14:16:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T11:16:56","slug":"seaports","status":"publish","type":"course","link":"https:\/\/mada.edu.sa\/en\/course\/seaports\/","title":{"rendered":"Design of Marine Piers and Ports"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>About the Course<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>&#8220;Design of Marine Piers and Ports&#8221;<\/strong> course is a strategic opportunity for engineers and technicians to master the specialized skills required to develop the world&#8217;s most critical maritime infrastructure. As the global &#8220;Blue Economy&#8221; expands in 2026, coastal and port projects are seeing unprecedented growth. This program bridges the gap between traditional civil engineering and complex marine environments, providing a comprehensive, career-oriented roadmap for designing high-performance ports and berths.<\/p>\n<h2>Course Objectives<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Understand the fundamental engineering principles of marine piers and port facilities.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze <strong>Metocean<\/strong> (Meteorological and Oceanographic) conditions and their impact on structural design.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize modern engineering software for coastal modeling, drafting, and structural simulation.<\/li>\n<li>Implement global safety, resilience, and sustainability standards in marine environments.<\/li>\n<li>Study the economic feasibility and execution logistics of mega-scale maritime projects.<\/li>\n<li>Enhance multidisciplinary coordination between civil, hydraulic, and logistics teams.<\/li>\n<li>Deliver practical engineering solutions tailored to the specific needs of the regional and Saudi maritime markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Course Syllabus<\/h2>\n<h3>Day 1: Foundations of Port and Pier Design<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Core concepts: Ports, Harbors, and Pier classifications.<\/li>\n<li>The strategic role of quay walls and jetties in global maritime trade.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic Site Selection: Bathymetry, accessibility, and hinterland connectivity.<\/li>\n<li><em>Case Study:<\/em> Reviewing flagship maritime projects in the GCC and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 2: Metocean and Submerged Geotechnical Studies<\/h3>\n<p>Analyzing the interaction between the structure and the volatile marine environment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Metocean Analysis: Wave mechanics, tidal ranges, and current speeds.<\/li>\n<li>Marine Geotechnics: Soil behavior and load-bearing capacity under submerged conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Natural and Man-made Risk Assessment: Scouring, sedimentation, and seismic activity.<\/li>\n<li>Integrating environmental data into the structural design baseline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 3: Structural Design of Marine Elements<\/h3>\n<p>Focusing on lateral pressures in submerged environments, where the effective lateral earth pressure $P_a$ is defined as:<br \/>\n$$P_a = \\frac{1}{2} \\gamma_{sub} H^2 K_a$$<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Designing <strong>Quay Walls<\/strong>: Gravity walls, sheet piles, and diaphragm walls.<\/li>\n<li>Structural calculations for berths: Mooring forces, berthing impact, and crane loads.<\/li>\n<li>Leveraging <strong>AutoCAD<\/strong> and <strong>SAP2000<\/strong> for marine structural modeling.<\/li>\n<li><em>Practical Workshop:<\/em> Designing a model marine pier section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 4: Marine Construction and Execution Logistics<\/h3>\n<p>Addressing the unique challenges of building where the land meets the sea.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>End-to-end execution phases: Dredging, reclamation, and piling.<\/li>\n<li>Underwater Construction: Technical hurdles, corrosion protection, and siltation management.<\/li>\n<li>QA\/QC (Quality Assurance\/Control) in marine environments: Testing underwater concrete and welds.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring and Evaluation: Utilizing digital sensors for long-term structural health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Day 5: Port Economics and the Future of Marine Design<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Financial Modeling: CAPEX\/OPEX estimation and ROI analysis for ports.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainability in Port Design: Eco-friendly materials and &#8220;Green Port&#8221; initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>2026 Innovations: Automated terminals, modular piers, and resilient coastal defenses.<\/li>\n<li>Career Development: Building a personal action plan for the maritime engineering sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About the Course The &#8220;Design of Marine Piers and Ports&#8221; course is a strategic opportunity for engineers and technicians to master the specialized skills required to develop the world&#8217;s most critical maritime infrastructure. 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