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Course Unit Description

FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS

Course 2021-22

  • On-site

1.Subject data

Name: FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS

Code: 228101009

Type: Elective

ECTS: 4

Length of subject: Per term

Semester and course: First term

Speciality:

Language: English

Mode of study: On-site class

2. Lecturer data

Lecturer data: GUILLÉN LUDEÑA, SEBASTIÁN

Knowledge area: Ingeniería Hidráulica

Department: Ingeniería Minera y Civil

Telephone:

Email: sebastian.guillen@upct.es

Office hours and location: Contact with the lecturer

Qualifications/Degrees:

Academic rank in UPCT: Docente por Sustitución

Number of five-year periods: Not applicable due to the type of teaching figure

Number of six-year periods: No procede por el tipo de figura docente

Curriculum Vitae: Full Profile

3. Competences and learning outcomes

3.1. Basic curricular competences related to the subject

[CB7 ]. Students are required to be able to apply the knowledge acquired and their ability to solve problems to new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to their area of study.

3.2. General curricular competences related to the subject

[G01 ]. To learn to apply to new or unfamiliar environments, within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts, the concepts, principles, theories or models related to their area of study.

3.3. Specific curricular competences related to the subject

[ES3 ]. Ability to understand hydrological processes.

Specific topic competences (for elective topics which have them)

E02. Conocer, analizar e interpretar el funcionamiento e implicación del agua en los sistemas hidrológicos.

3.4. Transversal curricular competences related to the subject

[T04 ]. Information management capacity

3.5. Subject learning outcomes

The student should be able to:
1. Know the characteristics of fluvial morphology as a function of geometry and discharge pattern. Dominant flows. Flow calculation. Know the characteristics and a fluvial eco-system, its balance and the characteristics of the sediments.

2. Apply equations of open channel hydraulics to a river or stream. Know the concept of bed armoring and flow resistance phenomena.

3. Apply equations of sediment transport: onset of motion, bed transport, suspension transport, sedimentation. River section stability and evolution . Erosion phenomena.

4. Design of stream stabilization techniques. Bridge hydraulics and scouring.

5. Solve fluvial hydraulic problems in high slope streams.

6. Design of fluvial restoration principles.

4. Contents

4.1 Curricular contents related to the subject

Fluvial morphology. Fluvial eco-systems. Fluvial hydraulics. Sediment transport. Flood routing. River stabilization. Bridge hydraulics.

4.2. Theory syllabus

Teaching modules

Units

IV.- PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

7: River Channel stabilization
8: Design and calculation of river sections, stabilizations and hydrological corrections
9: Bridge hydraulics
10: Some notes on physical modelling for river channels

I. INTRODUCTION TO FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS

1: Introduction. Rivers. Fluvial morphology. Preponderant flows in rivers. River ecosystems

II.- FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS

2: River Hydraulics. Principles of movement. Hydraulic characterization of river channels
3: Initiation of movement
4: Characteristics of the existing solids in the river channel

III.- SEDIMENT TRANSPORT

5: Introduction to the Sediment Transport Mechanics in the river channel.
6: Introduction to the Sediment Transport Mechanics in the basin.

4.3. Practice syllabus

Name

Description

II.- FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS

P1: Defintion of river section hydraulics (2h; classroom). P2: Erosion initiation process (2h; classroom).

III.- SEDIMENT TRANSPORT

P3: Bed transport (2h; classroom) P4: Suspension transport (2h; classroom)

IV.- PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

P5: Stable river sections design P6: Design of river stabilization elements P7: Bridge hydraulics

Risks prevention

Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.

4.4. Comments

5. Teaching method

Name

Description

Hours

In-class

Name

Attendance to seminars and conferences

Description

Attendance to seminars and conferences

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Theory classes (lesson method)

Description

Theory classes (lesson method) addressing fundamentals

Hours

21

In-class

100

Name

Personal study of exercises and case studies

Description

Personal study of exercises and case studies

Hours

27

In-class

0

Name

Personal theory study

Description

Personal theory study by the student

Hours

33

In-class

0

Name

Evaluation

Description

Written exam that may include practical problem solving

Hours

3

In-class

100

Name

Presentation of assignments

Description

Presentation of assignments prepared by students

Hours

0

In-class

100

Name

Laboratory / computer room

Description

Laboratory / computer room - solving of practical problems

Hours

3

In-class

100

Name

Blackboard practice (exercises and / or practical cases)

Description

Blackboard practice (exercises and / or practical cases)

Hours

10

In-class

100

Name

Writing reports

Description

Writing reports on several subjects

Hours

0

In-class

0

Name

Individual or group work

Description

Individual or group work on a subject proposed

Hours

16

In-class

0

Name

Tutorials

Description

Solving of students' queries on theoretical topics and practical applications

Hours

4

In-class

70

Name

Technical visits

Description

Visit to works related with the topics developed during the course

Hours

3

In-class

100

6. Assessment method

6.1. Continous assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Exercises and / or practical cases

Description and criteria

Two practical exercises. Score of 5 out of 10 is needed to pass the practical section of the exam. Evaluate Learning Outcomes RA 2 to 6.

Percentage

50 %

Name

Theoretical questions

Description and criteria

A written exercise including test-type questions. Score of 5 out of 10 is needed to pass the theory section of the exam. Evaluate Learning Outcomes RA 1, 2 and 3.

Percentage

35 %

Name

Individual or group assignments

Description and criteria

Individual/group assignments to be solved at home. Deadline for handing the assignments will be given by the professors. Evaluate Learning Outcomes RA 2 to 6. Evaluation with a rubric template, considering technical and soft skills aspects.

Percentage

15 %

6.2. Final assesment system

Name

Description and criteria

Percentage

Name

Exercises and / or practical cases

Description and criteria

Two practical exercises. Score of 5 out of 10 is needed to pass the practical section of the exam. Evaluate Learning Outcomes RA 2 to 6.

Percentage

50 %

Name

Reports on practical sessions and / or visits

Description and criteria

Assignments will be solved at home.

Percentage

15 %

Name

Theoretical questions

Description and criteria

A written exercise including test-type questions. Score of 5 out of 10 is needed to pass the theory section of the exam. Evaluate Learning Outcomes RA 1, 2 and 3.

Percentage

35 %

Information

7. Bibliography and resources

7.1. Basic bibliography

Author: Castillo, Luis G.
Title: Apuntes de obras y aprovechamientos hidráulicos
Editorial: Reprografía de la UPCT
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN:

Author: Martín Vide, J.P.
Title: Ingeniería de ríos
Editorial: UPC
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN:

Author: Martín Vide, J.P.
Title: Ingeniería Fluvial
Editorial: UPC
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN:

7.2. Supplementary bibliography

Author: Henderson, F. M.
Title: Open channel flow
Editorial: New York [etc.] : MacMillan [etc.],
Publication Date: 1966
ISBN: 0023535105

Author: Chang, H.H.
Title: Fluvial processes in river engineering
Editorial: John Wiley, New York
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN:

Author: Simons & Senturk
Title: Sediment Transport Technology
Editorial: Water Resources Publications, Colorado- USA.
Publication Date: 1992
ISBN:

Author: USBR
Title: Erosion and Sedimentation Manual
Editorial: Bureau of Reclamation Technical Service Center. Denver-Colorado-USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN:

Author: Vanoni, V.
Title: Sedimentation Engineering
Editorial: ASCE, New York
Publication Date: 1975
ISBN:

Author: Garcia, M.H.
Title: Hydraulic Desing Handbook, Chapter 6 Sedimentation and Erosion Hydraulics.
Editorial: McGraw-Hill
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN:

Author: Jansen, P. et al.
Title: Principles of River Engineering.
Editorial: Pitman, London
Publication Date: 1979
ISBN:

Author: Petersen, M.
Title: River Engineering.
Editorial: Pretince-Hall, Englewoods Clifford-
Publication Date: 1986
ISBN:

Author: Chapra et at
Title: QUAL2K: A modeling framework for simulating river and stream water quality
Editorial: Civil and Environmental Engineering Dept., Tufts University, Medford, MA.
Publication Date: 2003
ISBN:

7.3. On-line resources and others

Grupo de I+D+i en Ingeniería Hidráulica, Marítima y Medio Ambiental Hidr@m:
www.upct.es/hidrom
¿ Red de Laboratorios de Hidráulica de España RLHE:
www.rlhe.es/
¿ USA Sedimentation and river hydraulics group
http://www.usbr.gov/pmts/sediment/
¿ US Geological Survey
www.usgs.gov/science/science.php?term=1034

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