This course deals with hydraulic structures and their functions within hydraulic systems, with a focus on dams of all size and their appurtenant structures as well as hydropower schemes. The basic concepts of their hydraulic and structural layout and design with regard to economy and safety are provided.

Hydraulic fundamentals are applied to hydraulic structures for wastewater, flood protection and hydropower. Typical case studies from engineering practice are further described.

This lecture focuses on physical hydraulic modelling, measurements and data analysis techniques. The advantages and limitations of the similitude laws and measurement techniques are presented with examples. The knowledge will be applied by the students in individual group work using a hydraulic model at VAW. The lecture is recommended for students with interest in an experimental MSc study at VAW.