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Management of hillslope and channel processes
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Abstract
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 catchment areas. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of technical and bioengineering systems.
Objective
Ziel To recognise and understand channel and hillslope processes and their interactions. Methods of hazard analysis. Evaluation of technical and bioengineering protection measures. Determination of critical loads and design of protective structures. Assessment of spatial and chronological 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 catchment areas. Safety analysis and design of protective structures. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of technical and bioengineering systems.
Resources
Lecture Notes
ScriptScript and papers on individual chapters.
Literature
Literatur - Vischer, D. und Huber, A., 1993: Wasserbau. Springer, Berlin. - Lang, H.-J., Huder, J. und Amann, P., 1996: Bodenmechanik und Grundbau. Springer, Berlin.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture | Management of hillslope and channel processes |
|
2 h weekly |