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 |
|---|
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600218381
|
| 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/1/600218381
- 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) select the appropriate methods of geotechnical investigation for the design and construction of a Dam and analyze its results
(4) select the appropriate materials for the construction of Earth Dams
(5) design the foundation of a Dam and perform the required stability analyses of the slopes of a Dam and the reservoir
(6) design hydraulic structures (spillways, Dissipation basins etc) which are essential elements of a Dam
(7) determine the characteristics of turbines and select appropriate turbines for Dams used for the generation electricity
(8) know about the monitoring, the management and the safety of Dams.
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
14-10-2020
