Syllabus

Module I (8 Hours)
Introduction to Hydraulic Structures
Objectives and importance in water resources systems, preliminary investigation and preparation of reports, overview of hydraulic structures, types of water storage structures.

Module II (8 Hours)
Design of Water Storage Structures
High dams: gravity dams (zonal method design), overflow and non-overflow sections low dams: weirs, earthen dams, vented dams (barrage), instrumentation and maintenance of dam structures.

Module III (8 Hours)
Collection and Conveyance of Water
Design of intakes for irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower, conveyance systems for irrigation and water supply, design of canal networks and components.

Module IV (6 Hours)
Hydraulic Design of Pipelines and Distribution Systems
Hydraulic design of pressure pipes, hydrostatic tests on pipes, pressure considerations in distribution systems.

Module V (6 Hours)
Computational Approaches in Hydraulic Design
Use of monographs in hydraulic design, Hardy Cross method and numerical techniques, computer-aided design (CAD) in hydraulic structures.

To provide fundamental knowledge of hydraulic structures in water resource systems, including their objectives, planning, and design considerations.

To develop the ability to design various water storage structures such as gravity dams, weirs, earthen dams, and barrages, ensuring structural stability and sustainability.

To equip students with the skills to design intake structures, conveyance systems, and canal networks for irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower applications.

To introduce computational and analytical techniques, including hydraulic design of pressure pipes, hydrostatic testing, and the use of CAD tools for distribution system design.

At the end of the course, students must be able to:

CO1: Explain the objectives and significance of hydraulic structures in water resource systems, including preliminary investigations and report preparation.

CO2: Analyze and design various water storage structures such as gravity dams, weirs, earthen dams, and barrages, considering structural stability and maintenance aspects.

CO3: Design intake structures and conveyance systems for irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydropower applications, including canal network planning.

CO4: Apply hydraulic principles to the design of pressure pipes, conduct hydrostatic tests, and evaluate pressure distribution in water supply networks.

CO5: Utilize computational techniques, including monographs, Hardy Cross method, and CAD tools, for the design and analysis of hydraulic structures.

1. Creager, Justin & Hinds, Engineering for Dams, Vols - I, II, III

2. Varshney, Hydraulic and Irrigation Structures, Nem Chand & B (2007)

1. Varshney, Hydraullic and Irrigation Structures, Vols - I, II, III

Creager, Justin & Hinds, Engineering for Dams, Nem Chand & B (2007)