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INSTRUCTORS:
Matthijs Bos, MSc
Marius Sokolewicz, MSc, Ceng
Josep R. Medina, Ph.D.
Arnau Garcia Tort
Course Length: 1 hour
Purpose and Background
These presentations were recorded at the International Conference on Coastal Engineering 2026.
Defining Wave Overtopping Criteria for Singapore's Coastal Protection Code of Practice (CPCOP) (15 minutes)
This presentation explores the development of wave overtopping criteria for Singapore's Coastal Protection Code of Practice and the process used to translate coastal hazard assessments into engineering design requirements. Participants will learn how tides, surge, waves, and sea level rise were combined through joint probability analysis to establish coastal design conditions. The session discusses wave modeling, statistical analysis, and overtopping assessment methods used across Singapore's coastline. Attendees will examine how safety criteria were linked not only to structural performance but also to public safety and usability of coastal infrastructure. The presentation highlights the role of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in evaluating overtopping flow depths and velocities. Engineers will gain insight into developing risk-informed coastal design standards. The findings provide a practical framework for future coastal protection projects.
Operating Floating Sector Gates: Lessons for Galveston Barrier (15 minutes)
This presentation reviews operational experiences from major floating sector storm surge barriers and discusses their application to the proposed Galveston Barrier system. Participants will learn how floating sector gates are deployed, closed, monitored, and reopened during extreme storm events. The session examines closure decision-making, storm forecasting, hydraulic loading, and reverse-head conditions. Attendees will explore lessons learned from existing barriers and how operational decisions affect system reliability and flood protection performance. The presentation highlights hydraulic challenges that occur during gate closure and operation. Engineers will gain practical understanding of barrier management and operational risk reduction strategies. The findings support future implementation of large-scale storm surge barrier projects.
Repair and Rehabilitation of Cube-Armored Mound Breakwaters (11 minutes)
This presentation examines methods for assessing and repairing aging cube-armored mound breakwaters that are approaching or exceeding their design life. Participants will learn how physical model testing can be used to evaluate structural performance under varying damage scenarios. The session reviews mechanisms of armor layer deterioration, overtopping effects, and potential failure pathways. Attendees will compare situations where repairs improve breakwater reliability and situations where repairs may not provide significant benefits. The presentation also discusses risk-based approaches to maintenance planning. Engineers will gain insight into evaluating structural condition and prioritizing rehabilitation efforts. The findings support informed decision-making for long-term infrastructure management.
Shoreline Response to Submerged Breakwaters via ML & Lab Experiments (14 minutes)
This presentation investigates shoreline evolution behind submerged and low-crested breakwaters using both machine learning methods and large-scale laboratory experiments. Participants will learn how detached breakwaters influence sediment transport and shoreline morphology. The session introduces a global breakwater database and demonstrates how machine learning can improve predictions of salient and tombolo formation. Attendees will review physical experiments evaluating the effects of freeboard, crest width, and wave conditions on beach response. The presentation highlights new relationships linking breakwater geometry to shoreline accretion patterns. Engineers will gain practical insights into designing submerged breakwaters for coastal stabilization projects. The findings contribute to improving predictive tools for coastal engineering applications.
Benefits and Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how overtopping criteria and probabilistic hazard assessments are developed for coastal protection design standards.
- Discuss the operational and hydraulic considerations involved in managing floating sector storm surge barriers.
- Identify the conditions under which repair and rehabilitation improve the reliability of cube-armored breakwaters.
- Describe how submerged breakwater characteristics influence shoreline response and sediment accumulation patterns.
Assessment of Learning Outcomes
Students' achievement of the learning outcomes will be assessed via a short post-test assessment (true-false, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank questions).
Who Should Attend?
- Coastal Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Coastal Scientist
- Coastal Resilience Program Manager
- Government Coastal Zone Manager
- University Student or Researcher
How to Earn your CEUs/PDHs and Receive Your Certificate of Completion
To receive your certificate of completion, you will need to complete a short on-line post-test and receive a passing score of 70% or higher within 365 days of the course purchase.
How do I convert CEUs to PDHs?
1.0 CEU = 10 PDHs [Example: 0.1 CEU = 1 PDH]