WR 706
Course Name:
Design of Hydraulic Systems
Programme:
M.Tech(WREM)
Semester:
Second
Category:
Programme Core (PC)
Credits (L-T-P):
3(3-0-0)
Content:
- Objectives of hydraulic structures in Water Resources Systems.
- Preliminary investigation and preparation of reports. Design of water storage structures:1) High dams- Gravity dam (zonal method design), overflow & non overflow section 2)Low dams - weirs, earthen dam, vented dam ( Barrage).
- Instrumentation and maintenance of dam structures.
- Collection and conveyance of water.
- Design of Intakes.
- Conveyance systems for irrigation, drinking andhydropower.
- Design of canal networks.
- Hydraulic design of pressure pipes, hydrostatic tests on pipes.
- Design of distribution system- pressure in distribution system. Nomographs, Hardy Cross & numerical methods.
- Computer aided design (application of CAD)
References:
Creager, Justin & Hinds, Engineering for Dams, Vols. I, II, III
Varshney, Hydraulic & Irrigation Structures Mays, Handbook of Water Resources
Department:
Applied Mechanics and Hydraulics
