MOSE PROJECT VENICE

A SEMINAR REPORT
Submitted by

ANANDHU KRISHNA
AAE20CE007
to
the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University
In partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the Degree
Of
Bachelor of Technology
In
Civil Engineering

Department of Civil Engineering

Al- Azhar College of Engineering and Technology
Thodupuzha

NOVEMBER 2023
 DECLARATION

I undersigned hereby declare that the seminar report " Mose Project Venice", submitted for
partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of degree of Bachelor of Technology of
the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University, Kerala is a Bonafide work done by me under
supervision of Mrs. Nidhu Cherian. This submission represents my ideas in my own words
and where ideas or words of others have been included, I have adequately and accurately
cited and referenced the original sources. I also declare that I have adhered to ethics of
academic honesty and integrity and have not misrepresented or fabricated any data or idea or
fact or source in my submission. I understand that any violation of the above will be a cause
for disciplinary action by the institute and/or the University and can also evoke penal action
from the sources which have thus not been properly cited or from whom proper permission
has not been obtained. This report has not been previously formed the basis for the award of
any degree, diploma or similar title of any other University.

Thodupuzha

28/11/2023 Anandhu
Krishna
 DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
AL-AZHAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY,
THODUPUZHA

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the seminar report entitled “MOSE PROJECT VENICE” submitted
by Mr. Anandhu Krishna (AAE20CE007) to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological
University in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the award of the Degree of Bachelor of
Technology in Civil Engineering is a bonafide record of the seminar work carried out by her
under my guidance and supervision. This report in any form has not been submitted to any
other University or Institute for any purpose.

Mrs. Nidhu cherian Ms. Sruthi Francis Mrs. Nidhu Cherian

Seminar Guide Internal Supervisor Head of the department
Dept. of Civil Engineering Dept. of Civil Engineering Dept. of Civil Engineering
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I give all honour and praise to the God who gave the wisdom and enabled to complete this
seminar successfully.

I express our heartful thanks Dr. DF Melvin Jose, principal, Al-Azhar College of
Engineering and Technology for granting the permission to do the seminar.

I express our sincere thanks to our head of the department and seminar guide Mrs. Nidhu
Cheriyan and seminar coordinator Ms. Sruthi Francis for their valuable advice and
guidance.

I also express our gratitude and thanks to all my friends and teachers for their sincere and
friendly cooperation in completing this seminar.

Anandhu Krishna
 ABSTRACT

The MOSE (Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico) project in Venice represents a

groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the persistent threat of high tides and flooding
in the city. This engineering marvel combines science and technology to create a formidable
defense system capable of protecting Venice from tides of up to 3 meters. Once completed,
the MOSE system will stand as the largest dam structure globally, with each barrier covering
an expansive 6500 square feet. This abstract highlight the project's significance in providing a
permanent solution to eradicate the fear of flooding, emphasizing its necessity today and its
indispensable role in the future. As an ongoing process, the MOSE project exemplifies the
synergy between scientific understanding and engineering innovation, offering a holistic
approach to safeguarding Venice's cultural and historical heritage.

Keywords: MOSE project, Venice, high tides, flooding, Modulo Sperimentale

Elettromeccanico, dam structure, engineering innovation, climate change, cultural heritage,
resilience.
 CONTENTS

Contents Page No
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i
ABSTRACT ii
LIST OF FIGURES iii
ABBREVATIONS iv
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 GENERAL BACKGROUNG 1
1.2 CAUSE OF FLOOD 2
1.3 WHAT IS “MOSE” SYSTEM 4
1.3 OBJECTIVES 6
CHAPTER 2 LITERATURE REVIEW 7
CHAPTER 3 METHODOLOGY 10
3.1 OPERATOING PRINCIPLE 10
3.2 ELEMENTS OF BARRER GATES 12
3.3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS 14
3.3.1 Lagoons inlet construction site 16
3.3.2 Lido Inlet 16
3.3.3 Malamocco Inlet 18
3.3.4 Chioggia Inlet 19
3.4 Concrete Cassions 20
3.5 HINGE CONNECTORS 21
3.6 BARRIER GATES 23
3.7 FACTORS CONTROLLING CLOSURE OPERATIONS 25
CHAPTER 4 RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS 29
4.1 CASE STUDY 29
CHAPTER 5 CONCLUSION 32
REFERENCE 33
 LIST OF FIGURES

NO TITLE PAGE NO

1.1 Graphical Representation of Sea Level 3

3.1 Operating Principle of Tides 10
3.2 Elements Of Barrier Gates 13
3.3 Lido Inlet 17
3.4 Lido Inlet 18
3.5 Malamocco Inlet with Work Underway 19
3.6 The Chiaggia Inlet with The New Breakwater 20
3.7 Concrete Cassions 21
3.8 Hinge Connectors 22
3.9 Barrier Gates 23
3.10 Barrier Gates 24

ABBREVATIONS
MOSE Modulo Sperimentale Elettromeccanico

MPB microphytobenthos

rRNA Ribosomal Ribonucleic Acid

SLR Sea level rise