Search result: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2017
Civil Engineering Master  | ||||||
 3. Semester | ||||||
| Major Courses | ||||||
| Major in Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management | ||||||
| Number | Title | Type | ECTS | Hours | Lecturers | |
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| 101-0249-00L | Selected Topics on Hydraulic Engineering Prerequisites: 101-0247-01L Hydraulic Engineering II or equivalent course. | W | 3 credits | 2S | R. Boes, I. Albayrak | |
| Abstract | The lecture focuses on selected topics in hydraulic engineering, water management and aquatic ecology relating to hydropower and flood protection projects. | |||||
| Learning objective | to deepen knowledge on special aspects in hydraulic engineering and to understand the procedures and the planning sequence of hydropower projects | |||||
| Content | Different selected topics in hydraulic engineering will be focused on, e.g. dam safety, possible problems at reservoirs like sedimentation or natural hazards by impulse waves, the hydraulics of river flows, spillways and intake structures at dams and weirs, hydropower and ecology like fish-ecological aspects at low-head hydropower plants and eco-hydraulics like flow-vegetation interaction. Another focus will be put on typical approaches and procedures in the planning process of hydropower projects. | |||||
| Lecture notes | Lecture notes/handouts will be available online. | |||||
| Literature | is specified in the lecture. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | External speakers will present current topics and projects in Switzerland and abroad. | |||||
| 101-0289-00L | Applied Glaciology | W | 3 credits | 2G | M. Funk, A. Bauder, D. Farinotti | |
| Abstract | We will explain the fundamentals of physics of glaciers which are necessary for treating applied problems. We will go into climate-glacier interactions, flow of glaciers, lake ice and hydrology of glaciers. | |||||
| Learning objective | To understand the fundamental physical processes in glaciology. To learn some basic numerical modelling techniques for glacier flow. To identify glaciological hazards and to learn some assessment and mitigation possibilities. | |||||
| Content | Basics in physical glaciology Dynamics of glaciers: deformation of glacier ice, role of water in glacier motion, reaction of glaciers to climate changes, glacier calving, surges Ice falls, ice avalanches Glacier floods Lake ice and bearing capacity | |||||
| Lecture notes | Handouts are available | |||||
| Literature | Relevante Literatur wird während der Vorlesung angegeben. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Für aktuelle Fallbeispiele werden risikobasierte Massnahmen bei glaziologischen Naturgefahren diskutiert. Voraussetzungen: Es werden Grundkenntnisse in Mechanik und Physik vorausgesetzt. | |||||
| 101-1249-00L | Hydraulics of Engineering Structures | W | 3 credits | 2G | H. Fuchs, I. Albayrak, L. Schmocker | |
| Abstract | Hydraulic fundamentals are applied to hydraulic structures for wastewater, flood protection and hydropower. Typical case studies from engineering practice are further described. | |||||
| Learning 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 and stilling basin 5. Backwater curves 6. Weirs/End overfalls & Venturi 7. Sideweir & Sidechannel 8. Bottom opening & Culverts, throttling pipes, inverted siphons 9. Fall manholes & Vortex drop 10. Supercritical flow & Special manholes 11. Air/water flows and bottom outlets 12. Vegetated flows - Introduction 13. Vegetated flows - Application 14. Summary & Preparation for examination | |||||
| Lecture notes | Text books Hager, W.H. (2010). Wastewater hydraulics. Springer: New York. | |||||
| Literature | Exhaustive references are contained in the suggested text book. | |||||
| 102-0215-00L | Urban Water Management II | W | 4 credits | 2G | M. Maurer, P. Staufer | |
| Abstract | Technical networks in urban water engineering. Water supply: Optimization, water hammer, corrosion and hygiene. Urban drainage: Urban hydrology, non stationary flow, pollutant transport, infiltration of rainwater, wet weather pollution control. General planning, organisation and operation of regional drainage systems. | |||||
| Learning objective | Consolidation of the basic procedures for design and operation of technical networks in water engineering. | |||||
| Content | Demand Side Management versus Supply Side Management Optimierung von Wasserverteilnetzen Druckstösse Kalkausfällung, Korrosion von Leitungen Hygiene in Verteilsystemen Siedlungshydrologie: Niederschlag, Abflussbildung Instationäre Strömungen in Kanalisationen Stofftransport in der Kanalisation Einleitbedingungen bei Regenwetter Versickerung von Regenwasser Generelle Entwässerungsplanung (GEP) | |||||
| Lecture notes | Written material and copies of the overheads will be available. | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Prerequisite: Introduction to Urban Water Management | |||||
| 101-1250-00L | Management of Hillslope and Channel Processes Remark: Until FS16 701-1806-00 Management of Hillslope and Channel Processes. No re-enrolment allowed for students having already enroled to former course. | W | 3 credits | 2V | D. Rickenmann | |
| Abstract | Hydromechanics, soil mechanics and dynamics of torrent and hillslope processes. Interactions between torrents and adjacent slopes. Technical and bioengineering stabilisation methods. Hazard analysis and general aspects of torrent catchments. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of protection systems. | |||||
| Learning objective | Ziel To recognise and understand channel and hillslope processes and their interactions. To learn about methods of hazard analysis and of technical and bioengineering protection measures and their assessment. Determination of critical loads and design of protective structures. Assessment of spatial and future 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 torrent catchments. Safety analysis and design of protective structures. Limits of protective measures. Inspection and maintenance of technical and bioengineering systems. | |||||
| Lecture notes | see "Literatur" | |||||
| Literature | Literatur - Böll, A. (1997): Wildbach- und Hangverbau, Berichte der Eidgenössischen Forschungsanstalt für Wald, Schnee und Landschaft, Nr. 343, 123p. - Rickenmann, D. (2014): Methoden zur quantitativen Beurteilung von Gerinneprozessen in Wildbächen. WSL Berichte, Nr. 9, 105p. (www.wsl.ch/publikationen/pdf/13549.pdf) - Rickenmann, D. (2016): Methods for the quantitative assessment of channel processes in torrents (steep streams). IAHR monograph, CRC Press, ISBN: 978-1-4987-7662-2. (NEBIS: Online-Ressource) | |||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Besonderes Requirements: - Essentials of Construction Analysis - Hydraulics - Geology and Petrography - Soil Physics - Soil Mechanics and Geotechnics | |||||
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