Description

The students will gain a basic knowledge about hydraulics dimensioning of water structures. They will understand basic principles of schematization, calculating, simplification and accuracy assessment in engineering practice.

Requirements

No prerequisites required. Recommended basic knowledge of fluid mechanics.

Instructors

red. prof. dr. RENATA JECL

Contents

Internal flow in conduits: hydrostatic calculation of steady uniform flow in pressure pipelines (simple and compound pipelines, multi-reservoir problems, sub-pressure in pipelines, pumps in pipelines).

Outflow through openings: outflow through small and large openings, duration of outflow – equalization of water levels.

Free surface flow: steady uniform free surface flow, water surface profiles, hydraulic jump, roughness coefficient determination, composite cross-sections, hydraulically most favourable cross-section.

Filtration theory: Darcy's law of filtration, groundwater capture with various structures and calculation of possible captured quantities.

Practical examples of pipe systems and free surface systems: water supply systems with structures, sewage systems with structures for wastewater drainage.

Management of storm and hinterland waters: dimensioning and construction of various drainage systems, roadside ditches, culverts.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

The student will be able to:

• Calculate basic water systems (pipelines including pumps and reservoirs) and understand losses in those systems
• Calculate outflow through vertical openings (including time-dependent cases)
• Determine groundwater quantity suitable for exploration using specific structures
• Dimension simple water distribution systems and sewage systems together with their structures

Recommended Readings and Tools

Readings:

• Steinman, F. (2010). Hidravlika (2nd ed., 294 pp.). Fakulteta za gradbeništvo in geodezijo.
• Steinman, F., & Banovec, P. (2004). Hidrotehnika: vodne zgradbe I. Fakulteta za gradbeništvo in geodezijo.
• Pemič, A., & Mikoš, M. (2008). Inženirska hidrotehnika (v. 2.2008). Fakulteta za gradbeništvo in geodezijo.

Planned Activities

Classical lectures combined with PowerPoint presentations and laboratory demonstrations on DVD.

Course structure:

• Lectures: 30 hours
• Tutorial: 30 hours
• Individual work: 90 hours
• Total: 150 hours

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Assessment weights:

• Written examination: 50%
• Oral examination: 40%
• Project: 10%

Additional information:

A student may substitute the written examination with two successfully completed tests.