Based on project discussions of hydraulic structures the students should get a deeper insight to different hydraulic and constructive problems. Furthermore, actual research projects at the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering are presented and discussed as well.

Special topics in hydraulics - coherent flow pattern - boundary layer - flow seperation (vortex shedding) - cross waves - mixed water-air flow - cavitation - cavitation-erosion etc. Design of multipurpose projects - power intakes (sediment defense facilities) - dam construction - dam operation facilities - water conveyance structures - powerhouse - small hydro plants Project discussions of hydraulic structures - types of waterpower plants - types of dam constructions - hydraulic problems - river diversion, bottom outlets, spillway chutes, aeration, energy dissipation Presentation of current research projects at the Institute of Hydraulic Engineering (aim of investigations, results) - Hydromatrix-technology - high head leaf gates - trifurcator - pump sumps (lufteinziehende Wirbel) - hydraulic resistance behavior of throttel elements in pressure duct systems - artificial armored river bed (Gumpen) - structured block ramps