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Water, Earth and Rock Movements II
Wasser-, Erd- und Felsbewegungen II
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:02:07
Objective
To recognise and understand various processes, their mutual influence and conceptional connections. Assessment of spatial and chronological development with and without protective measures. To become familiar with and evalu-ate protective measures. To present risk pictures. To determine effects on systems. Design and construction of elements and systems.
Content
Processes, interactions and measures in torrents and on slopes. Technical and bioengineering methods. Risk analysis and effects on systems. Movement models, energy conversion during impact with the ground and protec-tive structures, evaluation of dangers and complete systems, limits of technical measures.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Scripts and hand-outs on individual chapters.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Wasser-, Erd- und Felsbewegungen II |
|
2 h weekly |