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101-0247-01L 6 Credits MSC D-BAUG

Hydraulic Engineering 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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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:25

Abstract

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.

Objective

Knowledge of hydraulic structures and their functions 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, structural details and construction. Hydropower plants: Powerhouse and turbine types, design, functionality, construction processes. Dams: Types, appurtenant structures (river diversion, 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, reservoir sedimentation and sediment management, dam surveillance. Artificial reservoirs: Purpose, layout, sealing, appurtenant structures, environmental aspects. Economical aspects of hydraulic infrastructure.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Extensive manuscript and further documentation

Literature

Is specified in the lecture and in the manuscript chapters

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
generally not permitted: PC, smartphone, consultation with third partiesPart I: calculator, writing and drawing materialsPart II: additional written documents
The session exam is divided into 2 parts:Part I: ConstructionPart II: Theory and calculation tasksIn addition to the session examination, voluntary learning elements are offered, which consist of 4 homework exercises spread over the semester. If the 2 constructive homework exercises offered and at least 1 further homework exercise are solved sensibly and comprehensibly, the final grade of the examination is upgraded by 0.25 grade points. The credit from the learning elements expires as soon as the course is re-read.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Hydraulic Engineering II No time listed 4 h weekly

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