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Aims :

To give suitable knowledge about methodological and constructive aspects of hydraulic structures useful in the design and management use through the use of up-to-date methods and techniques.

Topics :

Aims of hydraulic structures and design regulations. Elements of hydrology: hydrological cicle; collection and analysis of data; geometrical representation of hydrological basins and of rivers; rainfall data analysis; flood models. Hydraulic of rivers and mountain streams. Bed-load transport; check dams; riverbank stabilization and protection; stream junctions; levee design and other river improvements; diversion work; culverts and bridges. Hydroelectric plants: dam regulation, weir and barrages; energy dissipation; diversion works; canals and hydraulic tunnels. Elements of inland waterways.

Textbooks :

Chow V.T., Open channel Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1959.
Da Deppo L. e C. Datei, Fognature, 3a ed., Ed. Libreria Cortina, Padova, 2002.
Da Deppo L., C. Datei e P. Salandin, Sistemazione dei corsi d'acqua, 4a ed., Ed. Libreria Cortina, Padova, 2002.
Da Deppo L., C. Datei, V. Fiorotto e P. Salandin, Acquedotti, Ed. Libreria Cortina, 2° ed., Padova, 2003.
Novak P., A.I.B. Moffat, C. Nalluri and R. Narayanan, Hydraulic structures, 3a ed., Spon Press, New York, 2001.

Exam :

Oral exam.

Tutorial Session :

Wednesday, 4 – 6 p.m., IDRA classroom (level 155).