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101-0247-01L 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG
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Hydraulic structures II

Wasserbau II

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Robert Boes
Information: Enrolment of Hydraulic Engineering II is not recommended without having attended Hydraulic Engineering (101-0206-00L) previously since Hydraulic Engineering II is strongly based on Hydraulic Engineering (101-0206-00L).
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Abstract

Hydraulic structures and their functions within hydraulic systems are treated in this lecture. The basic concepts of their layout and design with regard to economy and safety are provided.

Objective

Knowledge of hydraulic structures and their functiosn within hydraulic systems. Skills for the layout and design of hydraulic structures with regard to economy and safety.

Content

Weirs: Weir stability, gates, inflatable dams, appurtenant structures, fish up- and downstream passages. Conduits: Design of headraces, pressure shafts, and penstocks, constructive details and construction. Power plants: Power house and turbine types, design, structure, construction. Dams: Types, appurtenant structures (temporary diversions, spillways, bottom and low-level outlets), dam type selection criteria, layout and design of gravity dams, buttress dams, arch dams, rockfill dams with central core or concrete face, measures in the foundation, mass concrete, RCC dams, reservoir siltation and sediment management, dam surveillance. Artificial reservoirs: Purpose, layout, sealing, appurtenant structures, environmental aspects.

Resources

Lecture Notes

manuscript and further documentation

Literature

is specified in the lecture and in the manuscript

General Information

Language
German
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
generell nicht zugelassen: PC, Smartphone, Konsultation DritterTeil I: Taschenrechner, Schreib- und ZeichenmaterialTeil II: zusätzlich schriftliche Unterlagen
Die Sessionsprüfung ist in 2 Teile gegliedert:Teil I: KonstruktionTeil II: Theorie und Rechenaufgaben

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Wasserbau II
Lehrsprache vorrangig Deutsch, ausgewählte Veranstaltungen in Englisch.
  • Mon 09:45-11:30 (HPV G 5)
  • Thu 08:00-09:35 (HIL E 9)
4 h weekly

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