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101-1250-00L 3 Credits MSC D-USYS , D-BAUG

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Management of Hillslope and Channel Processes

Wildbach- und Hangverbau

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Dieter Rickenmann

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:47:43

Abstract

Hydromechanics, soil mechanics and dynamics of torrent and hillslope processes. Interactions between torrents and adjacent slopes. Technical and bioengineering stabilisation methods. Hazard analysis and general aspects of torrent catchments. Design of protection systems. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of protection systems.

Objective

Ziel To recognise and understand channel and hillslope processes and their interactions. To learn about methods of hazard analysis and of technical and bioengineering protection measures and their assessment. Determination of critical loads and design of protective structures. Assessment of spatial and future developments with and without protective measures.

Content

Inhalt Hydromechanics, soil mechanics and dynamics of torrents and hillslopes. Interactions between torrents and adjacent slopes. Technical and bioengineering stabilisation methods. Hazard analysis and general aspects of torrent catchments. Safety analysis and design of protective structures. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of technical and bioengineering systems.

Resources

Lecture Notes

see "Literatur"

Literature

Literatur - Böll, A. (1997): Wildbach- und Hangverbau, Berichte der Eidgenössischen Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft, Nr. 343, 123p. - Rickenmann, D. (2014): Methoden zur quantitativen Beurteilung von Gerinneprozessen in Wildbächen. WSL Berichte, Nr. 9, 105p. ( www.wsl.ch/publikationen/pdf/13549.pdf ) - Rickenmann, D. (2016): Methods for the quantitative assessment of channel processes in torrents (steep streams). IAHR monograph, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-4987-7662-2. (NEBIS: Online-Ressource)

General Information

Language: German
Levels: MSC
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Beurteilung der Semesterleistung aufgrund einer benoteten Uebung

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Wildbach- und Hangverbau	Tue 13:45-15:30 (HIL E 8)	2 h weekly