1. General information
Course:
FLUVIAL HYDRAULICS
Code:
38339
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
345 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN CIVIL ENGINEERING
Academic year:
2022-23
Center:
603 - E.T.S. CIVIL ENGINEERS OF CR
Group(s):
20
Year:
3
Duration:
C2
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
ALVARO GALAN ALGUACIL
- Group(s):
20
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
A43
INGENIERÍA CIVIL Y DE LA EDIFICACIÓN
926051927
alvaro.galan@uclm.es
Monday and Wednesday, 16:30-18:30
2. Pre-Requisites
It is highly recommended for the student to have completed the subject "Hydraulic Engineering"
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
In this subject we go into further detail about the knowledge on morphology and fluvial dynamics introduced in the subjects of "Hydraulic Engineering" and "Hydrological and Fluvial Engineering". During the course a special attention will be paid to sediment transport issues and to the study of technical solutions for the restoration and environmental adaptation of river and the knowledge and understanding of the functioning of ecosystems and environmental factors.
4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| CB03 | Be able to gather and process relevant information (usually within their subject area) to give opinions, including reflections on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues. |
| CE01 | Students can apply their knowledge in the practical solution of civil engineering problems, with capacity for the analysis and definition of the problem, the proposal of alternatives and their critical evaluation, choosing the optimal solution with technical arguments and with capacity of defense against third parties. |
| CE08 | Students have basic knowledge of geology and geomorphology and their application in problems related to engineering. Climatology |
| CE25 | Students have the capacity for the spatial planning of fluvial areas and the flood plains, knowing the processes and tools for modelling the natural dynamics of these areas and the risks to which they are subjected by anthropogenic pressures. |
| CE33 | Students have the ability to apply ecological and landscape criteria to the practice of the profession of Civil Engineer in general, with special attention to the functions of design, project, construction, operation and monitoring. |
| CE34 | Students reach the understanding of the ecological, environmental and landscape constraints of a technical and legal nature that arise in the construction of a public work, and the ability to use proven methods and technologies, with the aim of achieving the greatest efficiency in construction while respecting the environment. |
| CG02 | Students can use proper oral and written communication |
| H02 | Students have knowledge and understanding of the functioning of ecosystems and environmental factors. |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Capacity to calculate sediment transport in rivers | |
| Knowledge of the main properties of sediments related to the sediment transport phenomena | |
| Knowledge of the dynamic equilibrium in rivers and ability to evaluate the effects of some anthropic actions on rivers | |
| Knowledge of the sediment transport mechanisms in rivers | |
| Knowledge of physical modellling, their possibilities and their limitations | |
| Knowledge of the basic principles of the pollutants transport in rivers | |
| Capacity of calculate rating curves of erodible sections with and without sediment transport | |
| Ability to calculate protections of frequent fluvial structures | |
| Capacity of design non-erodible channel section with granular materials | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Not established. |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Properties of the sediments
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Unit 1.1: Introduction
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Unit 1.2: Characterization of an individual particle
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Unit 1.3: Characterization of a sediment sample
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Unit 1.4: Sediment Sampling Methodology
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Unit 2: Sediment entrainment and bed forms
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Unit 2.1: Analysis over a horizontal bed
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Unit 2.2: Analysis over a non-horizontal bed
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Unit 2.3: Design of non erodible channels
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Unit 2.4: Bed forms classification and size
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Unit 3: Flow resistance
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Unit 3.1: Review of the hydrodynamic equations
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Unit 3.2: Flow resistance with fixed be
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Unit 3.3: Flow resistance with movable bed
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Unit 4: Sediment transport
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Unit 4.1: Soil erosion: USLE method
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Unit 4.2: Sediment transport in an uniform flow
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Unit 5: Bridges hydraulic
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Unit 5.1: Introduction
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Unit 5.2: How a bridge affects river flow
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Unit 5.3: Factors that affect the hydraulic performance of a bridge
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Unit 5.4: How to calculate discharge and aflux
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Unit 5.5: How to evaluate and combat scour
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Unit 6: Models in Fluvial Hydraulics
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Unit 6.1: Introduction
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Unit 6.2: Numerical models: method of characteristics
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Unit 6.3: Physical models
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Unit 7: Regulation, protection and stabilization of rivers
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Unit 7.1: Introduction
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Unit 7.2: River protection and stabilization
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Unit 7.3: Flood risk management measures
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Unit 8: Introduction to the contaminant transport in rivers
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Unit 8.1: New concepts and preliminary definitions
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Unit 8.2: The diffusive phenomenon
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Unit 8.3: The balance equation
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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] | Lectures | CB03 CE08 CE25 CE33 CE34 H02 | 1.6 | 40 | N | N | ||
| Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | CE01 CE25 CE33 CE34 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | N | Some exercises will be proposed during the lessons. Not recoverable activity | |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | CB03 CE01 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | Y | Assessment of the student participation during the assistance to the Laboratory. Not recoverable activity | |
| Practicum and practical activities report writing or preparation [OFF-SITE] | Group Work | CB03 CE01 CG02 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | Y | Report for laboratory test is compulsory and must be on date. This activity can be retaken with a maximum grade of 5 over 10 unless plagiarism has been detected. | |
| Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | CB03 CE01 CE25 CG02 | 0.1 | 2.5 | Y | Y | There will be 2 oral presentations during the course: i) scientific paper and ii) local scour estimation methods. These activities can be retaken with a maximum grade of 5.0 out of 10 by doing an exam of the related contents. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Combination of methods | CE01 CE25 CE33 CE34 | 0.8 | 20 | Y | Y | Report for numerical practice is compulsory and must be on date. This activity can be retaken with a maximum grade of 5 over 10 unless plagiarism has been detected. | |
| Mid-term test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB03 CE01 CE08 CE25 CE33 CE34 H02 | 0.2 | 5 | Y | Y | It will consist of 2 partial exams (continuous assessment) or a single exam of all the content (non-continuous evaluation). In continuous assesment, these activities can be retaken in a single final exam. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Assessment tests | CB03 CE01 CE08 CE25 CE33 CE34 H02 | 2 | 50 | N | N | ||
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
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 | 0.00% | 70.00% | Final exam of all the contents developed in the subject (NC1). Some questions about practical activities will be included. Compulsory activity for NCE |
| Oral presentations assessment | 0.00% | 30.00% | Reading and presentation of scientific article in English language (NC2) related with some interesting topic. Compulsory activity for NCE |
| Assessment of active participation | 15.00% | 0.00% | Active participation in theory classes and the predisposition of the student for solving proposed exercises during the lessons (C1). Not-compulsory activity |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 20.00% | 0.00% | The quality of the reports of practicums will be assessed - Laboratory Practice (PL) on sediment transport phenomena (10% of the overall mark). - Numerical practice (PN) on 1D flow modelling and bridge local scour (10% of the overall mark). Compulsory activity for CA |
| Mid-term tests | 25.00% | 0.00% | Partial exam with the content developed in Topics 1-4 (P1). Compulsory activity for CA |
| Oral presentations assessment | 15.00% | 0.00% | During the course the student will do 2 oral presentations: - Reading and presentation of scientific article in English language (O1) of current issues in the field of Fluvial Hydraulics (7.5% of the overall mark). Compulsory activity for CA - Presentation and explanation of analytical / empirical methods for calculatiing scour depths (O2) at different hydraulic structures (7.5% of the overall mark). Compulsory activity for CA |
| Mid-term tests | 25.00% | 0.00% | Partial exam with the content developed in Topics 5-8 (P2). Compulsory activity for CA |
| 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:
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Continuous assessment:The assistance to the Hydraulic Laboratory on the proposed date is a compulsory and not recoverable activity.
Both laboratory and numerical reports outside the deadline will result in a maximum mark of 5.0 out of 10. If the report is not delivered on the proposed date and choose to deliver it on the date of the final exam (15 days before), the maximum grade will be 5.0 out of 10.
In order to pass the subject, the following requirements must be satisfied:
a) O1, O2, PL, PN >=3.5
b) P1, P2 >=4.0
c) 0.15*C1 + 0.1*PL + 0.1*PN + 0.075*O1 + 0.075*O2 + 0.25*P1 + 0.25*P2 >=5.0
Qualifications of assessment of participation (C1), oral presentations (O1, O2) and practical reports (PL, PN) will be maintained from one course to another as long as there are no substantial changes in the covered topics and the student has attended to any of the calls during the course. -
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.
For the retake exam, the assessment type used for the final exam will remain valid.
In order to pass the subject, the following requirements must be satisfied:
a) NC1, NC2 >= 4.0
b) 0.7*NC1 + 0.3*NC2 >= 5.0
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
Same criteria used for the final exam
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
Same criteria used for the non-continuous evaluation
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 8): Properties of the sediments | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Unit 2 (de 8): Sediment entrainment and bed forms | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 7 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 5 |
| Unit 3 (de 8): Flow resistance | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 4 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 10 |
| Unit 4 (de 8): Sediment transport | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6.5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 7 |
| Unit 5 (de 8): Bridges hydraulic | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 6 |
| Unit 6 (de 8): Models in Fluvial Hydraulics | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 1.5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 8 |
| Unit 7 (de 8): Regulation, protection and stabilization of rivers | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 6 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 3 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 6 |
| Unit 8 (de 8): Introduction to the contaminant transport in rivers | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 5 |
| Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .5 |
| Laboratory practice or sessions [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | .5 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Combination of methods] | 2.5 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Assessment tests] | 6 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
