An appropriate knowledge of the methodological and the operative aspects for river flow structures. D1 the student will have a base knowledge of hydraulic structures, and a general understanding of regulations requirements and design and test methodology. D2 The student will have the ability to design and to test simple hydraulic structure. D3 The student will be able to perform a critical analysis to verify the proper application of its knowledge. D4 the student will be able to use a technical language to describe the acquired knowledge. D5 the student will acquire a methodology that can help himself in facing new problems.

Hydraulic network, hydraulic structures

Advanced hydrology. Flood routing. Bank protection. Restoration of river continuity. Blue and green solutions for climate change adaptation.

Lecture notes. Da Deppo, L., Datei, C., Salandin, P. "sistemazione dei corsi d'acqua" ed. progetto Padova. Chow, V.T., Maidment, D.R., Mays, L.W., “Applied hydrology”. McGraw Hill

Hydrologic cycle. Infiltration, evaporation, and evapotranspiration processes. Unit and instantaneous hyetographs. Hydraulic networks. Nash method. Geomorphological methods. Impact of climate change on precipitation and definition of design rainfall intensities. Flood detention basins. Inline and offline flood storage areas. Risks related to inadequate flood detention structures. Transverse and longitudinal bank protection works. Technical and natural fish ladders. Fish ramps. Green and blue solutions in urban contexts such as: infiltration trenches, green roofs, porous pavements.

lecture in classroom, individual study, technical project development

The course material will be available on moodle. Any changes to the methods described here, will be communicated on the website of the Department, the Degree Program and the teaching.

The student’s evaluation includes an oral exam and the presentation of a project report. The student must demonstrate knowledge of the basic aspects, the ability to apply this knowledge to small hydraulic structure with independent judgment and an adequate technical vocabulary. The score of the exam is expressed by means of a mark expressed out of thirty, calculated on the basis of the answers of the oral part (weight 2/3) and the report (weight 1/3). To pass the exam (18/30) the student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of the topics. To achieve the maximum score (30/30 cum laude) the student must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered and demonstrate the ability to use the tools acquired for an analysis of more complex systems.