Course code HidZ3008
Credit points 1.50
Hidrotechnical Structures
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes4
Number of hours for laboratory classes4
Independent study hours24
Date of course confirmation18.12.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Juris Žodziņš
Mg. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
BūvZ1016, Engineering Geodesy
BūvZ3043, Roads and Bridges II
BūvZ3081, Soil Mechanics and Foundations III
BūvZ4042, Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Structures III
HidZ2005, Hydraulics
Course abstract
Branches of water management. Hidrotechnics. Principles of water legislation. Formation of runoff( discharge). Water balance. Control of runoff (discharge). Design of water fall structures. Water reservoirs, their parameters. Classification of water structures. Earth dams, their types and elements of croo-section. Water fall structures and principles of their calculations. Water filtration.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
• The course develops knowledge and understanding about hidrotechnical structures, 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 and operation.
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. Baltijas zivsaimniecības informācija, SIA Dīķu ierīkošana. Rīga: Madris, 1997. 141 lpp.