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102-0478-00L 2 Credits

Hydraulic Systems

Wasserbauliche Systeme

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Peter Volkart
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:10:34

Abstract

Natural und selected technical water circuits und their interaction with human activities

Objective

Understanding of selected systems and processes and the concerning interaction between human activities and environment.

Content

1. The human beeing and the water circuits on the planet earth 2. Cooling water supply 3. Irrigation 4. Drainage 5. Floods and flood prevention 6. River engineering 7. Water power plants 8. Monumental hydraulic structures and environmental problems 9. Fish passages 10.Inland water navigation and canals

Resources

Lecture Notes

Text book available.

Literature

Included in the textbook (script).

General Information

Language
German
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Wasserbauliche Systeme
  • Tue 09:45-11:30 (HIL F 10.3)
2 h weekly

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