Coastal Hydrodynamics and Sediment Processe

Host University

Old Dominion University

Semester

Fall 2022

Course Number

CEE 888 CRN 13302

Credits

3

Discipline

Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering

Instructor

Tahvildari, Navid (NTAHVILD@ODU.EDU)

Course Information

This course discusses the hydrodynamics of the coastal environment and reviews waves, low-frequency motions, and coastal responses, including sediment processes and beach evolution. Specific topics to be covered include: review of linear wave theory; introduction to nonlinear waves; wave-averaged motions and radiation stresses; wave and current boundary layers; wave setup, longshore current, rip current, undertow, and nearshore circulation; wave dissipation mechanisms; and fluid-sediment interaction. An introduction to cohesive sediments, sediment concentration and transport models, and beach morphology will also be addressed. 

Prerequisites

CEE 482/CEE 582.