Course code HidZ3007
Credit points 3.75
Hidrotechnical Structures
Total Hours in Course100
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes8
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Juris Žodziņš
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ2020, Surveying II
HidZ2004, Applied Hydrology II
HidZ3016, Hydraulics II
MašZ1002, Descriptive Geometry, Technical Drawing I
Course abstract
The fundamentals of design hidraulic structures, norms of design. Dams. Gravity dams. Structural stability of gravity dams. Protection against scour. Spillways. Overflow spillways and outlet works crost gates: stop logs, vertical lift gates, radial ( Tainter) gates.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• The course develops knowledge and understanding about hidrotechnical ctructures, basic principles of construction projection. General information on hidrotechnical structures.
• The course enables students to make construction drawing, critical evaluates details, materials and calculations.
• Competence to evaluate affordable materials and constructions design hidrotechnical structures.
Compulsory reading
1. Kļaviņš U., Žodziņš J. Ūdenskrātuves un dīķi. Mācību līdzeklis. Jelgava: LLU, 2007. 64 lpp.
2. Zīverts A. Hidroloģija. Ievads un hidroloģiskie aprēķini. Jelgava: LLU, 2004. 104 lpp.
Further reading
1. Sarma B. Hidrometrija, hidroloģija un noteces regulēšana. Rīga: Zvaigzne, 1990. 189 lpp.
2. Saldūdens zivju audzēšana. Dīķu ierīkošana: Baltijas zivsaimniecības informācija, SIA. Rīga: Madris, 1997. 141 lpp.