Hydrotechnical design 1300-OPHTP-GES
The program of classes includes mainly practical work on a computer and design of a simple hydrotechnical structure - a broad-crested weir. A spreadsheet (MS Excel) and a program for engineering design support (AutoCAD) are used. During the practical period, the subject of hydrotechnical constructions serving management, protection and safe use of water resources and allowing for efficient water management is also discussed.
During the course, a broad-crested weir project is implemented, which aims at damming the water to a level that guarantees correct operation of the pumps in terms of water for economic purposes. The project is implemented in several stages:
1) Determining the size of flows in the river important for project purposes (reliable flow Qm and control flow Qk) - AutoCAD, Excel;
2) Performing calculations of weir width and the correct selection of design parameters - Excel;
3) Performing calculations of the stilling basin at the bottom station with determination of its depth and length appropriate for sinking the hydraulic jump – Excel
4) Preparation of the design sketch of the weir structure in accordance with the results of the calculations - AutoCAD;
5) Checking the filtration under the weir structure - AutoCAD, Excel;
6) Sheet pilings depth calculations and verification of filtration under the structure - Excel, AutoCAD;
7) Execution of the final draw of the construction design with the dimensioning of its individual elements - AutoCAD;
8) Preparation of the final documentation of the performed calculations with attachments in the form of a .pdf file - Word.
During the course there are also presented basic issues in the field of hydraulic engineering, mainly related to damming constructions and vent waters, divided into thematic groups:
• basic terms, definitions and classifications of damming constructions;
• loading of hydrotechnical constructions and their basement;
• principles used in design of damming constructions and examples of construction solutions;
• vent devices, including: principles of dimensioning spillways, drains and special constructions;
• basic issues referring to founding of damming constructions, including: foundation trenches, trench drains and sealing membranes;
• legal issues and regulations referring to hydrotechnical constructions.
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Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student:
- understands the significance and can assess the influence of the soil and rock basement and the water environment on the conditions of founding and using hydrotechnical constructions;
- has theoretical knowledge in designing, dimensioning and execution of simple hydrotechnical constructions in variable geoenvironmental conditions, linked with the ability to model the cooperation of the object with the basement;
- can determine stability conditions of damming constructions and calculate its range in a given geological and hydrogeological case;
- has knowledge to determine the values of static and dynamic loads acting on hydrotechnical constructions and caused by natural and anthropogenic factors;
- demonstrates the ability to conduct hydraulic calculations for simple hydrotechnical constructions, considering the influence of the rock or soil basement properties;
- has the ability to prepare design documentation for simple hydrotechnical constructions functioning in variable geoenvironmental conditions;
- understands the need to broaden knowledge and increase competence with regard to hydrotechnical constructions developing along with technical progress;
- is able to present and explain the social and environmental issues of practical use of the acquired knowledge and skills, also with regard to existing risks and possible environmental hazards.
Assessment criteria
1 - correct weir design with the documentation part of the calculation in the .pdf form
2 - final written assessment of knowledge gained during the practicum
Practical placement
none
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