Introduction to dredging
Location
IHC Training Institute, Kinderdijk, The Netherlands
Duration
Two days
Date
To be announced
Training fee
€780 (excl. VAT)
Customization available - contact us for tailored training options.
Learning goals
- gain overview of different dredging projects and dredging equipment
- set-up of dredging organization and project teams
- select dredging equipment based on project types and soil characteristics
- gain insight in project phases
- identify the dredging constrains in relation to dredging project and equipment.
Location and duration
This two-day training is held at the IHC Training Institute in Kinderdijk, The Netherlands.
Note: we can customise and personalise this, or any other, training to your specific needs and wishes. Contact us for more information.
Learning structure
The training will consist of technical lectures, workshops and group discussions about dredging. The participants will get individual and group assignments.
Training topics
The following topics will be covered during this training:
Introduction
- definition
- history
- market
Projects
- port maintenance
- land reclamation
- dredge mining
- life-cycle of a project
Dredging equipment & components
- trailing suction hopper dredgers
- cutter suction dredgers
- mechanical dredgers
Project constrains
- site conditions
- environmental conditions
- soil characteristics
Equipment selection
- determination of dredger production
- calculation of dredger costs
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