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The use of rock in hydraulic engineering
Introduction to The Rock Manual

6 November 2008, Peterborough

Background

In 1991 CIRIA/CUR produced the Manual on the use of rock in coastal and shoreline engineering, commonly referred to as “The Rock Manual” (CIRIA, 1991). Since the publication of this and other reference texts significant research has been carried out to improve understanding of rock behaviour and to determine improved practices for hydraulic engineering. Consequently, a new manual has been developed to bring the earlier publications up to date and has been given a broader scope that increases the focus on environmental and sustainability concerns.

To accompany the publication we have produced four courses covering the topics involved:

• Introduction to The Rock Manual
• Design of coastal and port structures
• Design of river and canal structures
• Materials, construction and maintenance.

Ideally all candidates should attend the introductory course before one of the more specific courses, however people with a good knowledge of the manual and subject matter are welcome to join these courses directly.

This course

This course focuses on the new Rock Manual and how to use it. The course has been specially prepared by a partnership of the authors and will help you learn everything you need to know about rock in coastal and river engineering. Delegates who do not have a copy of the Rock Manual can select the registration rate that includes a copy of the Manual.

Programme

9.00	Registration
	Introduction Aims Participants’ introductions and needs Project history
	Implementation
	Armourstone design General approaches Structure design Materials
	Input data Hydraulic stability Geotechnical design Performance
	Construction
	Maintenance
5.00	Close

Venue

Peterborough

CPD

CIRIA recommends this workshop for up to 6 hours towards CPD requirements with the ICE, CIOB RICS, CIBSE & IstructE.

Terms and Conditions

Registration will be secured on receipt of payment (CIRIA members may register using a company purchase order reference). A VAT invoice/receipt will be issued on receipt of payment.
Any registration fee paid will not be refunded unless written confirmation of cancellation is received at least ten working days before the workshop. Substitute delegates are welcome.
Email confirmation of registrations will be sent out by CIRIA two weeks before the workshop.
CIRIA reserves the right to vary the programme and cancel the event in case of insufficient registrations.

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