101-0247-01L Hydraulic Engineering II
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2023 |
| Lecturers | R. Boes |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | German |
| Comment | 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). |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |||||||
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| 101-0247-01 G | Wasserbau II Lehrsprache vorrangig Deutsch, ausgewählte Veranstaltungen in Englisch. | 4 hrs |
| R. Boes |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | Hydraulic structures and their functions within hydraulic systems are treated in this lecture. The basic concepts of their layout and design with regard to economy and safety are provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning objective | Knowledge of hydraulic structures and their functiosn 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, constructive details and construction. Hydropower plants: Powerhouse and turbine types, design, structure, construction. Dams: Types, appurtenant structures (temporary diversions, 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 siltation and sediment management, dam surveillance. Artificial reservoirs: Purpose, layout, sealing, appurtenant structures, environmental aspects. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Lecture notes | manuscript and further documentation | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Literature | is specified in the lecture and in the manuscript | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Information: Because Hydraulic Engineering II is strongly based on Hydraulic Engineering (101-0206-00L) it is strongly recommended to have taken this course (101-0206-00L) or a similar one previously. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | R. Boes |
| Type | session examination |
| Language of examination | German |
| Repetition | The performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Mode of examination | written 120 minutes |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Die Sessionsprüfung ist in 2 Teile gegliedert: Teil I: Konstruktion Teil II: Theorie und Rechenaufgaben Zusätzlich zur Sessionsprüfung werden freiwillige Lernelemente angeboten, welche aus 4 über das Semester verteilten Hausübungen bestehen. Werden die angebotenen 2 konstruktiven Hausübungen sowie 1 weitere Hausübung sinnvoll und nachvollziehbar gelöst, so wird die Endnote der Prüfung um 0.25 Notenpunkte aufgewertet. Die Leistung aus den Lernelementen verfällt, sobald die Lehrveranstaltung neu gelesen wird. |
| Written aids | generell nicht zugelassen: PC, Smartphone, Konsultation Dritter Teil I: Taschenrechner, Schreib- und Zeichenmaterial Teil II: zusätzlich schriftliche Unterlagen |
| This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding. | |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |