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  Course Description
Course Name : Hydraulic Structures II

Course Code : INS424

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 4

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. RECEP YURTAL

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Designs dam reservoirs
Makes shells designs for dams
Designs the main elements of dams
Plans Hydroelectric Power Systems
Designs intake structures
Does the economic analysis of Hydraulic Structures

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To teach how to plan and design multipurpose-multireservoir systems, hydraelectric power systems, intake structures and to learn how to do the economic analysis of hydraulic structures.

Course Contents : 1) Dams and Reservoirs 2) Classification of Dams 3) Planning and Designing Dams and Main Elements of Dams 4) Hydroelectric Power Sites 5) Economic Analysis of Hydraulic Structures

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Classroom


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Dams and Reservoirs Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
2 Design of Reservoirs (Active Storage, Dead Storage, Flood Protection Storage, Freeboard) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
3 Shell Design in Dams (Earthfill dams) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
4 Shell Design in Dams (Seepage Analysis of Earthfill dams) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
5 Shell Design in Dams (Slope Stability of Earthfill dams) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
6 Shell Design in Dams (Gravity dams) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
7 Shell Design in Dams (Arch dams) Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
8 Mid-Term Exam Exam Mid-Term Exam
9 Main Elements of Dams Handouts, Presentations and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
10 Spillway Design Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
11 Derivation Structures Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
12 Hydroelectric Power Systems Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
13 Intake Structures Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
14 Economic Analysis of Hydraulic Structures Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
15 Applications and Examples Presentations, Handouts and Textbooks Presentations and Numerical Examples
16/17 Final Exam Exam Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Handouts and presentations
 Water Resources Engineering: Larry W. Mays
 
Required Course Material(s)  


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 10
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Designs a system, a component or a process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 3
2 Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 1
3 Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 0
4 Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 5
5 Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 3
6 Communicates using technical drawing 0
7 Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 1
8 Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 5
9 Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 5
10 Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 5
11 Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 2
12 Independently reviews and learns the applications, makes a critical assessment of the problems faced with, selects the proper technique to formulate problems and propose solutions 0
13 Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 0
14 Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 1
15 Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 0
16 Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 0
17 Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 0
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 3 3
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
    Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload: 131
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.24
ECTS Credit: 5