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Course code: IISS20510o15
Semester: 2015/2016 winter
Name: Hydrotechnical concrete structures
Major: Environmental Engineering
Study Type: second cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 2
ECTS points: 5
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 30 / 0
Lecturer: dr inż. Robert Kasperek
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: The student knows the guidelines for the design of hydrotechnical concrete structures; has the knowledge of both domestic and international inland waterways; knows the principles of implementation of model tests of hydrotechnical structures; is familiar with modern technologies and materials applied in hydrotechnical concrete construction; has knowledge of the design of surface water intakes; knows the causes and how to prevent hydraulic structures disasters. Abilities: The student can name and describe waterways in Poland and in Europe; knows the design principles of fish passes, can design a surface water intake; knows how to define and calculate the basic criteria for hydraulic testing of physical models of hydrotechnical structures; is able to select appropriate technologies and materials in selected concrete hydrotechnical structures.

Competences: Is aware of the impact of hydrotechnical concrete structures on the environment; can provide information and knowledge to the society in the field of hydraulic engineering.

Prerequisites: Fluid Mechanics, Computer aided design, Mechanics and Strength of Materials, Meteorology and hydrology, Hydrogeology, Regulation of rivers, Soil Mechanics

Course content: Concrete hydraulic construction versus ecology. Guidelines for the design of hydraulic structures. Fish passes. Inland waterways: natural, navigable canals, floating fleet. Structures on waterways: locks, lifts, ramps, river ports. Filtration under and around dams. Washing away of the bottom and banks below the water structures, securing of bottom. Model studies in hydraulic engineering. Surface water intakes and ice conditions on rivers. Net-stone structures (gabions) in hydraulic engineering. Concrete dams and release equipment. Execution and repair of hydraulic structures. Modern technologies and materials in the hydraulic engineering. Hydraulic structures disasters.

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Assessment methods: score of projects, written exam

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