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1. General information
Course:
HYDRAULIC STRUCTURES AND HYDROPOWER PLANTS
Code:
310807
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
4.5
Degree:
2343 - MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGINEERING OF ROADS, CANALS AND PORTS
Academic year:
2021-22
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20 
Year:
1
Duration:
C2
Main language:
English
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
N
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer: SARAI DIAZ GARCIA - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
A37
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926052824
Sarai.Diaz@uclm.es
To be set at the beginning of the semester

Lecturer: JAVIER GONZALEZ PEREZ - Group(s): 20 
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
A38
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926295422
javier.gonzalez@uclm.es
To be set at the beginning of the semester

2. Pre-Requisites

Numerical Analysis

Hydraulic Engineering

Geotechnics

3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
 
This course allows the student to acquire knowledge and skills associated with the operation of Hydraulic Structures and Systems, linking the theoretical aspects of fluid mechanics and hydraulic engineering, with the techniques of engineering problem solving using numerical methods. The applications cover the case of main types of hydraulic works that are used in Civil Engineering. After the course, student will understand the operating principles of the different types of hydraulic works, while at the same time recognizing and working the design criteria of these works.

4. Degree competences achieved in this course
Course competences
Code Description
AFC1 Ability to address and solve advanced mathematical engineering problems, from problem solving to formulation development and implementation in a computer program. In particular, the ability to formulate, program and apply advanced analytical and numerical models for calculation, design, planning and management, as well as the ability to interpret the results obtained, in the context of civil engineering.
CB10 Have the learning skills which allow to continue studying in a self-directed or autonomous way
G01 Scientific-technical and methodological capacity for the continuous recycling of knowledge and the exercise of the professional functions of consultancy, analysis, design, calculation, project, planning, leadership, management, construction, maintenance, conservation and exploitation in the fields of civil engineering.
G13 Ability to plan, carry out studies and design surface or groundwater intake structures (dams, pipelines, pumping).
G27 Ability to communicate in a second language.
TE04 Ability to design, dimension, build and maintain waterworks.
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
Course learning outcomes
Description
Students understand the principles of operation, design and maintenance of the different types of hydraulic works common in Civil Engineering.
Students are familiar with the usual orders of magnitude in hydraulic works in Civil Engineering.
Students numerically analyze the behavior of a hydraulic work design.
Students are aware of the environmental implications of interventions in hydraulic works.
Additional outcomes
Not established.
6. Units / Contents
  • Unit 1: Open Channel and Drainage
    • Unit 1.1: Unsteady Open Channel and Channel Flow Management
    • Unit 1.2: Open Channel Design
  • Unit 2: Pressure flow and pumping systems
    • Unit 2.1: Unsteady pressure flow. Protection elements.
  • Unit 3: Flood defense structures and river management
    • Unit 3.1: Sediment traps. Erosion protection.
    • Unit 3.2: Flood control structures.
  • Unit 4: Dam Engineering
    • Unit 4.1: Tensional state computation in concrete dams.
    • Unit 4.2: Stability analysis in earth filled dams.
  • Unit 5: Dam outlet works
    • Unit 5.1: Spillway design and outlets elements
  • Unit 6: Turbines and hydrolectric power
    • Unit 6.1: Turbines desing
7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
Training Activity Methodology Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) ECTS Hours As Com Description
Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] Combination of methods AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 0.48 12 N N
Workshops or seminars [ON-SITE] Combination of methods AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 0.48 12 Y N This part cannot be retaken
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 0.39 9.75 Y Y
Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] Self-study AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 1.12 28 N N
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 2.03 50.75 Y Y
Final test [ON-SITE] Assessment tests AFC1 CB10 G01 G13 G27 TE04 0 0 Y Y Partial and final exams (outside of class hours)
Total: 4.5 112.5
Total credits of in-class work: 1.35 Total class time hours: 33.75
Total credits of out of class work: 3.15 Total hours of out of class work: 78.75

As: Assessable training activity
Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).

8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
Evaluation System Continuous assessment Non-continuous evaluation * Description
Final test 40.00% 40.00% Exam
Assessment of active participation 10.00% 0.00% This part cannot be retaken
Assessment of problem solving and/or case studies 40.00% 40.00% Submission of case studies
Oral presentations assessment 0.00% 10.00% Oral presentation of a scientific paper related to the subject
Oral presentations assessment 10.00% 10.00% Presentation and defense of case studies
Total: 100.00% 100.00%  
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).

Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
  • Continuous assessment:
    Details about the content, length and requirements of written works will be indicated at the beginning of the semester.
    The submission of case studies is mandatory and must have a global grade >= 4 points out of 10.
    The presentation of case studies is mandatory and must have a minimum grade of 4 out of 10.
    The test must have a grade >=4 points out of 10.
    The minimum overall grade to pass the module is 5 out of 10.
    The grades associated with the case studies and the assessment of active participation are kept from one year to the next as along as the topic is the same and the student has presented him/her-self to one of the previous year calls.
  • Non-continuous evaluation:
    Unless stated otherwise, continuous evaluation criteria will be applied to all students.
    Anyone choosing non-continuous assessment must notify it to the lecturer within the class period of the subject. The option is only available if the student's participation in evaluation activities (from the continuous assessment) has not reached 50% of the total evaluation for the subject.
    Details about the content, length and requirements of written works will be indicated at the beginning of the semester.
    The submission of case studies is mandatory and must have a global grade >= 4 points out of 10.
    The presentation of case studies is mandatory and must have a minimum grade of 4 out of 10.
    The test must have a grade >=4 points out of 10.
    The minimum overall grade to pass the module is 5 out of 10.
    The grades associated with the case studies and the presentation of a scientific paper are kept from one year to the next as along as the topic is the same and the student has presented himself/herself to one of the previous year calls.

Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
For the retake exam, the assessment type used for the final exam will remain valid.
Grades above the established minimum will be maintained from the final exam. The remaining activities (except the assessment of active participation) can be retaken.
The submission of case studies is mandatory and must have a global grade >= 4 points out of 10.
The presentation of case studies is mandatory and must have a minimum grade of 4 out of 10.
The test must have a grade >=4 points out of 10.
The minimum overall grade to pass the module is 5 out of 10.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Same criteria than for the resit/retake exam.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
Not related to the syllabus/contents
Hours hours

Unit 1 (de 6): Open Channel and Drainage
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1.46
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 7.61

Unit 2 (de 6): Pressure flow and pumping systems
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1.46
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 7.61

Unit 3 (de 6): Flood defense structures and river management
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1.46
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 7.61

Unit 4 (de 6): Dam Engineering
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 3
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 3
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 2.44
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 8
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 12.69

Unit 5 (de 6): Dam outlet works
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1.46
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 7.61

Unit 6 (de 6): Turbines and hydrolectric power
Activities Hours
Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Workshops or seminars [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] 1.8
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 1.47
Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] 4
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL)] 7.62

Global activity
Activities hours
10. Bibliography and Sources
Author(s) Title Book/Journal Citv Publishing house ISBN Year Description Link Catálogo biblioteca
Journal of hydraulic engineering American Society of Civil Engineers 0733-9429 1983 Ficha de la biblioteca
Brater, Ernest F.Ernest Frederick1912- Handbook of hydraulics: for the solution of hydraulic engine Mc-Graw-Hill 0-07-007247-7 1996 Ficha de la biblioteca
Chow, Ven Te Hidráulica de canales abiertos / Ven Te Chow Diana 968-13-1327-5 1993 Ficha de la biblioteca
Díez-Cascón Sagrado, Joaquín Ingeniería de presas: presas de fábrica Servicio de Publicaciones de la Universidad de Can 84-8102-292-6 2001 Ficha de la biblioteca



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