Design of Hydraulic Structures

At the end of this course, the students should be able to: 1. explain the fundamentals of reinforced concrete design; 2. select materials for different structural problems; 3. design structural elements in reinforced concrete; 4. discuss the principles of the design of hydraulic structures to address water resources problems; and 5. design structures such as dams, spillways and gates.

Fundamentals of design process, material selection, building regulations and codes of practice. Design philosophy. Elastic design: limit state design. Design of structural elements in reinforced concrete. Hydraulic models: hydraulic design criteria, problems of reservoirs, river training and regulations, transition structures. Dams; weirs, spillways, gates and outlet work, stilling basins. Cofferdams, breakwaters, moldes, surge tanks. Design of open channels, conduit systems and hydraulic machinery. Design of municipal storm drains, land drainage systems and culverts and bridges. Design of (i) drainage inlets, (ii) manholes, and (iii) catch basins. Introduction to multiple purpose designs involving flood control, water supply, irrigation, recreation, drainage navigation and erosion control. Computer-aided design of structures. 500 Level