James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2018

CS4002 - Hydraulic and Coastal Engineering

Credit points: 03
Year: 2018
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Science and Engineering

Hydraulics pipe flow, multiple pipe networks, Hardy-Cross solution, open channel flow, hydraulic jumps, transitions, backwater curves, gutter and inlet design, culvert design. Case studies from local channels, culverts and gutters.Coastal Engineering wave generation, transformation and dissipation; tropical cyclone waves and water levels; storm surge and coastal flooding; beach erosion and sediment transport.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:CS3008

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 22-Mar-2018
Coordinator: Dr Bithin Datta
Lecturers: Professor Wenxian Lin, Dr Bithin Datta.
Contact hours:
  • 35 hours lectures
  • 22 hours tutorials
  • 12 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50% - 70%); on-course assessment, some of which may be invigilated (30% - 50%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.