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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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