Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : CE6437 : Design of Hydraulic Systems { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Prof. Kanhu Charan Patra
Syllabus
Objectives of hydraulic structures in Water resources systems, preliminary investigation and preparation of the reports, design of water storage structures (1)High dams-gravity dams(zonal method design), over flow and non over flow section.(2) Low dams- weirs, earthen dams, vented dams (Barrage), instrumentation and maintenance of dam structures. Collection and conveyance of water. Design of intakes, conveyance system of Irrigation, drinking and hydro power. Design of canal network. Hydraulic design of pressure pipes, hydrostatic tests on pipes, design of distribution systems- pressure in distribution systems, mono graphs, Hardy cross and numerical methods, computer added design (CAD)
Course Objectives
- 1. Ability to know about design principles of various types hydraulic structures
- 2. Ability to perform stability analysis of concrete gravity dams
- 3. Ability to design a dam by using CAD
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, students must be in a position to <br />1. Design the canal network <br />2. design different type of water storage structures <br />3. instrumentation and maintenance of dam structures <br />4. Hydraulic design of pressure pipes
Essential Reading
- 1. Creager, Justin & Hinds, Engineering for Dams, Vols - I, II, III
- 2. Varshney, Hydraulic and Irrigation Structures, Nem Chand & B (2007)
Supplementary Reading
- 1. Varshney, Hydraullic and Irrigation Structures, Vols - I, II, III
- Creager, Justin & Hinds, Engineering for Dams, Nem Chand & B (2007)