00206 - Hydraulic Construction

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge of hydrology and hydraulic construction in order to face the main problems of these disciplines in the buildings and urbanistic fields. For this reason the attention is addressed to the design of the structures adopted for the water supply and drainage of urban areas.

Course contents

Water distribution systems

Water demand and time variations. General schemes of water supply. Captation from groundwater, rivers and reservoirs. Design and analysis of water adduction. Storage reservoirs design. Design and analysis of water distribution systems: dead-end and loop networks. Conduits material and pipes joint. Valves in water networks. Water distribution inside buildings.

 

Sewer systems

Overview of drainage systems and network types. Wastewater flow analysis. Statistical analysis of rainfall observation. IDF curves. Storm water flow analysis: Rational method. Design of drainage systems: pipelines cross-sections, flow velocity bounds. Pipe materials. Manholes. Gully pots. Combined sewer overflows. Detention ponds and first flush tanks. Sewer inside buildings. Sustainable Urban Drainage (SUD). Design of systems for rainfall harvesting.

Readings/Bibliography

V. Milano, "Acquedotti", Hoepli.

L. Da Deppo, C. Datei, V. Fiorotto, P. Salandin, "Acquedotti", Ed. Cortina.

AA.VV., "Sistemi di Fognatura. Manuale di progettazione", Hoepli.

L. Da Deppo, C. Datei, "Fognature", Ed. Cortina.

G. Becciu, A. Paoletti, "Fondamenti di Costruzioni Idrauliche", UTET, 2010.

Teaching methods

Lessons in class and exercises.

Assessment methods

The learning assessment aims verifying the achievement of learning objectives, in particular the basic concepts for the design of water supply systems and sewer systems. The assessment method consists of a final written test of 2 hours (use of books and lecture notes are not allowed) consisting of theoretical questions, true/false quizzes and exercises for the design of water networks and drainage systems. Students might also decide to take an oral exam in addition to the written test. The final grade of the integrated course 18617 - Hydraulics and Urban Hydraulic Structures is defined as the average of the marks obtained in modules 00490-Hydraulics and 00206-Hydraulic Construction.

Teaching tools

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Office hours

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