Hydraulic systems, schemes and structures (e.g. dams, intakes, conduits, pipes, open channels, weirs, powerhouses, locks), fundamentals in river engineering and natural hazards

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

The bases of hydraulic modeling using experimental and numerical approaches are presented. The similitude laws and their limitations are highlighted on the one hand, whereas the transport equations relevant for river engineering processes are introduced and discussed with examples on the other hand.

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.

The basics of wastewater hydraulics are described from the environmental and the hydraulic points of views thereby presenting also examples from engineering practice. Typical case studies are further described during a laboratory visit of VAW.