101-1249-00L Hydraulics of Engineering Structures
Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
Lecturers | I. Albayrak, F. Evers |
Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
Language of instruction | English |
Courses
Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | ||||
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101-1249-00 G | Hydraulics of Engineering Structures | 2 hrs |
| I. Albayrak, F. Evers |
Catalogue data
Abstract | Hydraulic fundamentals are applied to hydraulic structures for wastewater, flood protection and hydropower. Typical case studies from engineering practice are further described. |
Objective | Understanding and quantification of fundamental hydraulic processes with particular focus on hydraulic structures for wastewater, flood protection and hydropower |
Content | 1. Introduction & Basic equations 2. Losses in flow & Maximum discharge 3. Uniform flow & Critical flow 4. Hydraulic jump & Stilling basin 5. Backwater curves 6. Weirs & End overfall 7. Sideweir & Side channel 8. Bottom opening, Venturi & Culverts, Restrictors, Inverted siphons 9. Fall manholes & Vortex drop 10. Supercritical flow & Special manholes 11. Aerated flows & Low level outlets 12. Hydraulics of sediment bypass tunnels 13. Vegetated flows - Introduction & Application 14. Summary |
Lecture notes | Text books Hager, W.H. (2010). Wastewater hydraulics. Springer: New York. |
Literature | Exhaustive references are contained in the suggested text book. |
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
ECTS credits | 3 credits |
Examiners | I. Albayrak, F. Evers |
Type | session examination |
Language of examination | English |
Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
Mode of examination | oral 30 minutes |
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. |
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Offered in
Programme | Section | Type | |
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Civil Engineering Master | Major in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management | W |