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Course schedule

Weeks 1–3

  • Introduction to port facilities
  • Hydrographic surveys
  • Dredging, rock structure, landfill

Weeks 4–6

  • Sheet and pile driving, tie back system, and backfill
  • Wharf construction
  • Backland development, earthwork, utilities, handling of unsuitable material

Weeks 7–9

  • Backland construction - paving, stripping, fencing and gates, state and federal agency cooperation
  • Automated terminals - case study
  • Rehabilitation and maintenance of existing facilities

Weeks 10–12

  • Challenges with work around operating terminals
  • Project delivery system
  • Construction management best practices 

This course outline is subject to change.

 

 

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