Syllabus

Module I: Theories of Seepage and Design of Weirs and Barrages (10 Hours)

Failure of hydraulic structures founded on previous foundation, Bligh’s Creep Theory, Lanes Weighted Creep Theory, Khosla's Theory, and Concept of Flow Nets, Design of vertical drop weir on Bligh’s theory, Design of modern weirs and barrages founded on permeable foundations on the basis of Khosla’s theory, Data pertaining to certain important barrages of India.

Module II: Dam (Types, Selection, and Reservoir Planning) (8 Hours)

Selection of the type of dam and their classification, Factors governing the selection of a particular type of dam, Selection of dam site, Storage zones of a reservoir, Rule curves and operating tables for reservoirs.

Module III: Design and Construction of Gravity Dams (10 Hours)

Definition, Typical Cross Section, Forces acting on gravity dam, Modes of failure and criteria for structural stability of gravity dams, Gravity method or two-dimensional stability analysis, Elementary profile of gravity dam, High and low gravity dams, Profile of a dam from practical consideration, Design considerations and fixing the section of a dam ,Design of gravity dam, Diversion problem in dam construction, Construction of galleries in gravity dam, cracking of concrete in concrete gravity dam, Joints in gravity dam, Foundation treatment for gravity dams.

Module IV: Introduction to Hydro Power Engineering (8 Hours)

Classification of Hydroplants, Water Power Potential, Normal and Minimum Water Level, Weighted Average Level, Design Head, Rated Head, Gross Head, Operating Head, Net Effective Head, Installed capacity of Power power house, Dependable Capacity, Load Factor, Demand Factor, Capacity Factor or Plant Factor, Utilisation Factor, Firm Power, Secondary Power, Power Factor, Hydropower Potentials of India.

To provide an in-depth understanding of the theories of seepage and their applications in designing weirs and barrages founded on permeable foundations.

To analyze the types, classification, and site selection criteria for dams, along with the principles of reservoir planning and operation.

To develop the ability to design and evaluate gravity dams, considering structural stability, forces acting on the dam, and construction techniques.

To introduce the fundamentals of hydro power engineering, including hydropower potential assessment, classification of hydroplants, and power plant performance metrics.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:
CO1: Analyze seepage theories and their applications in the design of weirs and barrages, including Bligh’s, Lane’s, and Khosla’s theories, and apply flow net concepts for structural stability.

CO2: Identify and evaluate factors influencing dam selection and classification, and assess reservoir storage zones for effective reservoir planning.

CO3: Develop rule curves and operating tables for reservoir management to optimize water storage and release strategies.

CO4: Design and analyze gravity dams considering structural stability, forces acting on dams, failure modes, foundation treatment, and construction aspects such as joints and galleries.

CO5: Understand the fundamentals of hydro power engineering, including hydropower classification, power potential estimation, operating head, and capacity factors, with a focus on India's hydropower potential.

S. K. Garg, Irrigation Engineering and Hydraulic Structures, Khanna Publishers

R. S. Varshney, Theory and Design of Irrigation Structures, Nem Chand & Bros., (2007)

H. Rouse, Engineering Hydraulics, John Wiley and Sons

A. K. Arora, Irrigation Water Power & Water Resource Engineer, Standard Publisher Distributors (2010)

Journal of Hydraulic Engineering (ASCE)