Design and Construction of Dams
| Title | ΣΧΕΔΙΑΣΜΟΣ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΤΑΣΚΕΥΗ ΦΡΑΓΜΑΤΩΝ / Design and Construction of Dams |
| Code | ΤΓΥ003 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Civil Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600003378 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM - EISAKTEOI APO 2022 KAI EXĪS
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "EPISTĪMĪS KAI TECΗNOLOGIAS TŌN KATASKEUŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "YDRAULIKĪS KAI TECΗNIKĪS PERIVALLONTOS" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "GEŌTECΗNIKĪS MĪCΗANIKĪS" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| "METAFORŌN KAI DIACΗEIRISĪS ERGŌN" | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
Programme of Study: PPS TPM (EISACΗTHENTES EŌS KAI 2021)
Registered students: 15
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Structural Engineering | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Division of Hydraulics and Environmental Engineering | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Division of Geotechnical Engineering | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Division of Transport and Project Management | Elective Courses | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Academic Year | 2019 – 2020 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600151714
|
| Section | Instructors |
|---|---|
| 1. ΤΓΥ003 |
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο - πτέρυγα Β (Πολιτικών Μηχ.) |
| Floor | Ισόγειο |
| Hall | ΑΙΘΟΥΣΑ Γ4 (227) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 09:00 έως 12:00 |
Course Type 2011-2015
Knowledge Deepening / Consolidation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600151714
- eLearning (Moodle):
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
After the succefull completion of the course the students will be able to:
(1) design and analyse the main types of Dams
(2) estimate and select the most appropriate construction method based on the type of a Dam
(3) know about the monitoring, the management and the safety of Dams
(4) design hydraulic structures (spillways, Dissipation basins etc) which are essential elements of a Dam
(5) determine the characteristics of turbines and select appropriate turbines for Dams used for the generation electricity.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in teams
- Design and manage projects
Course Content (Syllabus)
Dam Hydraulics: Diversion works. Design Discharge. Types and selection of hydro-turbines. Spillways. Dissipation Basins and other methods.
Safety and Sustainability of Dams. Examples from National and International Dams.
Keywords
Diversion Works. Spillways. Dissipation Basins. Safety. Sustainability
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 60 | 2.1 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 15 | 0.5 | |||
| Project | 20 | 0.7 | |||
| Written assigments | 15 | 0.5 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 113 | 4.0 |
Last Update
02-06-2020
