222.087 Embankment Dam Engineering Canceled
This course is in all assigned curricula part of the STEOP.
This course is in at least 1 assigned curriculum part of the STEOP.

2020S, VO, 1.5h, 2.0EC
TUWEL

Properties

  • Semester hours: 1.5
  • Credits: 2.0
  • Type: VO Lecture

Learning outcomes

After successful completion of the course, students are able to...

  • develop constructive solutions in dam construction
  • adapt a dam structure to the given boundary conditions
  • basically analyze and develop dam construction projects

Subject of course

Basic design and construction solutions for embankment dams, dam foundation engineering, dam fill materials and properties, dam sealing elements, filter and drainage zones, dam slopes and stabilty criteria, foundation grouting

Teaching methods

Learning the basics through lecture and self-study, discussion of practical examples.

Mode of examination

Oral

Lecturers

Institute

Examination modalities

Participation during the course and final oral exam.

Course registration

Not necessary

Curricula

Literature

Lecture notes for this course are available.

Previous knowledge

Attendance of lecture and examination from "hydraulic" and "hydraulic engineering and hydraulic structures" advantageous.

Accompanying courses

Continuative courses

Language

German