Dam construction and hydronomic works
| Title | Φραγματικές Κατασκευές και Υδρονομικά Έργα / Dam construction and hydronomic works |
| Code | 933Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Forestry and Natural Environment |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600019497 |
Programme of Study: PPS Tmīmatos Dasologías kai Fysikoý Perivállontos (2020-sīmera)
Registered students: 3
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Compulsory Course belonging to the selected specialization (Compulsory Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Elective Courses | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2025 – 2026 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600276018
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
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/1/600276018
- At the Website of the School: http://www.for.auth.gr/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=19&Itemid=23&lang=el
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=14042 και https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=15248
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
the student should have been taught the basic principles of the hydrological arrangement of torrents currents.
Learning Outcomes
the student will be able to prioritize the dam-project selection conditions.
the student will be able to choose the dominant type of dam - project.
the student will be able to dimension and design dams using a computer.
the student will be able to determine the water balance of a watershed
and choose the desired type of water saving project.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Adapt to new situations
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Forces, loading and stability of dam construction, heavy weight constructions, construction beams, mixed weight constructions, beams, curves and soil constructions, protection works of dam constructions). Pc design of a check dam.
Hydrometry, water supplies, sewage and sewage treatment, depositories, hydraulc machiner-pumps, land reclamation, flood prevention works, protection works of nature and environment.
Keywords
check dam, programme design, forces and barrier design, dimensioning of barriers, beams, arched dams
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
Description
pc, video projector during teaching and laboratory exercises.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 13 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Laboratory Work | 13 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project | 12 | 0.4 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 60 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
xaminations at the end of the semester using a computer program.
Student Assessment methods
- Oral Exams (Summative)
- individual design examination with PC (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Το σύγγραμα που καλύπτει πλήρως το αντικείμενο του μαθήματος είναι:
Τίτλος πανεπιστημιακών σημειώσεων: Φραγματικές κατασκεύες.
Συγγραφέας: Σαπουντζής Μάριος
Additional bibliography for study
Design of small dams. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION DESIGN OFSMALL DAMS A Water Resources Technical Publication First Edition, 1960 Second Edition, 1973 Revised Reprint, 1977 Third Edition, 1987
Last Update
13-09-2024
