PORT & HARBOR ENGINEERING
Port and harbour analysis
We analyse waves, flows and morphological change to support port and harbour planning and layouts.
When this service is useful
- When examining wave effects of port layouts
- When studying harbour tranquillity and circulation
- When evaluating sediment transport, suspended material or local scour
Approach and scope
- Analysis of harbour tranquillity, wave propagation and diffraction
- Numerical studies of circulation and suspended-material dispersion
- Examination of sedimentation, erosion and local scour near facilities
Information to prepare
- Port plans, layout drawings and surrounding bathymetry
- Wave, tide and flow conditions
- Design alternatives and review objectives
You can start a discussion with the information currently available, even if every item is not yet ready.
Potential deliverables
- A description of conditions and scope
- Comparisons of waves, flow and other relevant responses for layouts
- Numerical-study material supporting design review
Deliverable types and scope are agreed according to objectives, available information and project requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Can multiple layouts be compared?
Alternatives can be compared using agreed forcing conditions and assessment objectives.
What happens if bathymetry or the design changes?
Updated information is reviewed to assess its effects and define any required reanalysis.