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Environmental Engineering Bachelor Information
2. Semester
First Year Examinations (2. Sem.)
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
401-0242-00LAnalysis II Information O7 credits5V + 2UC. Busch
AbstractMathematical tools of an engineer
ObjectiveMathematics as a tool to solve engineering problems, mathematical formulation of problems in science and engineering. Basic mathematical knowledge of an engineer
ContentMulti variable calculus: gradient, directional derivative, chain rule, Taylor expansion. Multiple integrals: coordinate transformations, path integrals, integrals over surfaces, theorems of Green, Gauss and Stokes, applications in physics.
Lecture notesM. Akveld, R. Sperb. Analysis II. vdf, 2015
Literature- M. Akveld, R. Sperb. Analysis II. vdf, 2015
- James Stewart: Multivariable Calculus, Thomson Brooks/Cole
- Papula, L.: Mathematik für Ingenieure 2, Vieweg Verlag
- Smirnow, W. I.: Lehrgang der höheren Mathematik, Bd. II
- William L. Briggs / Lyle Cochran: Calculus: Early Transcendentals: International Edition, Pearson Education
Prerequisites / NoticeAnalysis I
401-0612-00LStatistics and Probability Theory Information O5 credits3V + 1UL. Meier
AbstractEinführung in die Grundlagen der Statistik, Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie und Modellierung von Unsicherheiten im Zusammenhang mit Entscheidungsfindungen im Ingenieurwesen. Die Schwerpunkte liegen im Erstellen wahrscheinlichkeitstheoretischer Modelle, im Testen von Hypothesen und in der Überprüfung der Modelle. Es werden grundlegende Hilfsmittel für die Berechnung von Wahrscheinlichkeiten vorgestellt.
ObjectiveDas Ziel des Kurses besteht darin, den Studenten grundlegende Hilfsmittel der Statistik und Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie näherzubringen. Stets bezogen auf den Bereich der Risikobeurteilung und Entscheidungsfindung im Ingenieurwesen liegt der Schwerpunkt in der Anwendung der Hilfsmittel und in der Argumentation, die hinter der Anwendung dieser Disziplinen steht.
ContentGrundlagen der Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie:

Grundlagen der Mengenlehre, Definitionen von Wahrscheinlichkeit, Axiome der Wahrscheinlichkeitstheorie, Wahrscheinlichkeiten von Vereinigungen und Schnittmengen, bedingte Wahrscheinlichkeiten, Satz von Bayes.

Modellierung von Unsicherheiten:

Zufallsvariablen, diskrete und kontinuierliche Verteilungen, Momente, Verteilungsparameter, Eigenschaften des Erwartungswertes, multivariate Verteilungen, Funktionen von Zufallsvariablen, der zentrale Grenzwertsatz, typische Verteilungen im Ingenieurswesen.

Beschreibende Statistik:

Grafische Darstellungen (Histogramme, Streudiagramme, Box-Plots), numerische Kennwerte.

Schätzungen und Modellbildung:

Auswahl der Verteilungsmodelle, QQ-Plots, Parameterschätzung, Momentenmethode, Maximum-Likelihood-Methode, Vertrauensintervalle, Hypothesentests.
Lecture notesEin Skript wird zur Verfügung gestellt.
252-0846-00LComputer Science II Information O4 credits2V + 2UF. Friedrich Wicker
AbstractTogether with the introductory course Informatics I this course provides the foundations of programming and databases. This course particularly covers algorithms and data structures and basics about design and implementation of databases. Programming language used in this course is Java.
ObjectiveBasing on the knowledge covered by lecture Informatics I, the primary educational objectives of this course are
- to learn object oriented programming
- constructive knowledge of data structures and algorithms
- the knowledge of relational databases and
- their connection with a programming environment.
When successfully attended the course, students have a good command of the mechanisms to construct an object oriented program. They know the typically used control and data structures and understand how an algorithmic problem is mapped to a sufficiently efficient computer program. They have an idea of what happens "behind the secenes" when a program is translated and executed. The know how to write database queries and how to design simple databases.
Secondary goals are an algorithmic computational thinking, undestanding the possibilities and limits of programming and to impart the way of thinking of a computer scientist.
ContentWe discuss the paradigm of obejct oriented programming, typical data structures and algorithme and design principles for the design and usage of relational databases.
More generally, formal thinking and the need for abstraction and importance of appropriate modelling capabilities will be motivated. The course emphasizes applied computer science. Concrete topics are complexity of algorithms, divide and conquer-principles, recursion, sort- and search-algorithms, backtracking, data structures (lists, stacks, queues, trees) and data management with lists and tables in relational data bases.
Lecture notesThe slides will be available for download on the course home page.
LiteratureRobert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne, Einführung in die Programmierung mit Java. Pearson, 2011

Robert Sedgewick, Kevin Wayne, Introduction to Programming in Java: An Interdisciplinary Approach, Addison-Wesley, 2008

Christian Ullenboo, Java ist auch eine Insel, Link

Guido Krüger, Heiko Hansen, Handbuch der Java-Programmierung
Standard Edition Version 7, Addison-Wesley, 2011, Link

Thomas Ottmann, Peter Widmayer, Algorithmen und Datenstrukturen, Springer 2012
Prerequisites / NoticePrerequisites are knowledge and programming experience according to course 252-0845-00 Computer Science I (D-BAUG).
151-0510-00LEngineering Mechanics Information O6 credits4GS. P. Kaufmann
AbstractIntroduction to engineering mechanics: statics and elementary dynamics
ObjectiveIntroduction to kinematics, statics and dynamics of rigid bodies and systems.
ContentBasic notions: velocity, rigid body, force, couple, power; kinematics of rigid bodies.
Statics: static equivalence, force-couple system, center of forces, centroid, principle of virtual power, equilibrium, constraints, statics, friction.
Dynamics: acceleration, inertial force, d’Alembert’s Principle, Newton's Second Law, equations of motion of rigid bodies, principles of linear and angular momentum.
Lecture noteslecture notes
LiteratureKeine vorausgesetzt. Empfohlen für die Weiterbildung:
M.B. Sayir, J. Dual, S. Kaufmann, E. Mazza: "Ingenieurmechanik 1, Grundlagen und Statik". Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, 2015.
M.B. Sayir, S. Kaufmann: "Ingenieurmechanik 3, Dynamik". Springer Vieweg, Wiesbaden, 2014.
529-2002-02LChemistry IIO5 credits2V + 2UW. Uhlig, J. E. E. Buschmann, S. Canonica, P. Funck, H. Grützmacher, E. C. Meister, R. Verel
AbstractChemistry II: Electrochemistry and redox reactions, chemistry of the elements, introduction to organic chemistry
ObjectiveGeneral base for understanding problems of inorganic and organic chemistry.
Content1. Redox reactions and electrochemistry

2. Inorganic Chemistry
Rules for nomenclature of inorganic compounds. Systematic description of the groups of elements in the periodical system and the most important compounds of these elements. Formation of compounds as a consequence of the electronoc structure of the elements.

3. Introduction to organic chemistry
Description of the most important classes of compounds and of the functional groups. Principal reactivity of these functional groups.
Stereochemistry.
Rection mechanisms: SN1- and SN2-reactions, electrophilic aromatic subtitutions, eliminations (E1 and E2), addition reactions (C=C and C=O double bonds). Chemistry of carbony and carboxyl groups.
Lecture notesC.E. Mortimer & U. Müller, CHEMIE, 10. Auflage, Thieme: Stuttgart, 2010 (ISBN 978-3-13-484310-1)
LiteratureTh.L.Brown, H.E.LeMay, B.E.Bursten; Chemie, 10. Auflage, Pearson Studium, München, 2007 (ISBN 3-8273-7191-0)

C.E.Housecroft, E.C.Constable, Chemistry, 3rd Edition, Pearson, Harlow (England), 2006 (ISBN 0-131-27567-4)

D.W.Oxtoby, H.P.Gillis, N.H.Nachtrieb, Principles of Modern Chemistry, Fifth Edition, Thomson, London, 2002 (ISBN 0-03-035373-4)
First Year Project Work
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
101-0510-00LFirst Year Project Work Restricted registration - show details O3 credits6ALecturers
AbstractProject on a topic pertaining to Environmental Engineering or Geomatics and Planning. The project work is carried out in a team.
ObjectiveThe project work not only tests efficiency in team- and project management, but also how to develop clearly structured, interdisciplinary concept solutions.
ContentStudents can choose from different subjects and tasks.
4. Semester
Compulsory Courses 4. Semester
Examination Block 2
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
102-0214-00LIntroduction to Urban Water Management Restricted registration - show details
Only for students in Environmental Engineering BSc who need to purchase 6 CP. For these students the excursions are compulsory and they have to enrol for the course unit 102-0214-00L.

Other students have to enrole for the course unit 102-0214-02L (without excursions).
O6 credits4G + 1PE. Morgenroth, M. Maurer
AbstractIntroduction to urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sluge treatment)
ObjectiveThis course provides an introduction and an overview over the topics of urban water management (water supply, urban drainage, wastewater treatment, sewage sludge treatment). It supports the understanding of the interactions of the relevant technical and natural systems. Simple design models are introduced.
ContentOverview over the field of urban water management.
Introduction into systems analysis.
Characterization of water and water quality.
Requirement of drinking water, production of wastewater and pollutants
Production and supply of drinking water.
Urban drainage, treatment of combined sewer overflow.
Wastewater treatment, nutrient elimination, sludge handling.
Planning of urban water infrastructure.
Lecture notesGujer, W.: Siedlungswasserwirtschaft, 3. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2007
Handouts
Prerequisites / NoticeThis course is required for further in depth courses in urban water management.

Prerequisite: Hydraulics I and Hydrology
102-0324-01LEcological Systems Analysis Information Restricted registration - show details O6 credits4G + 1PS. Hellweg, S. Rubli, N. von Götz
AbstractThis lecture deals with the methodological basics and application of various environmental assessment tools.
ObjectiveAfter attending the lecture, students know environmental assessment tools, such as material flow analysis, risk assessment, and life cycle assessment. They can identify and apply the appropriate tool in a given situation. Also, they are able to critically assess existing studies.
Content- Überblick umweltrelevanter Güter- und Stoffflüsse
- Umweltfragestellung und Entscheidungsprozesse: Praxisbeispiele
- Einführung Stoffflussanalyse: Aktivitäten, Prozesse, Güter- und Stoffflüsse, Systemgrenzen, Transferkoeffizienten usw.
- Einführung Bewertungsmethoden: Ökobilanz, Risikoanalyse, MIPS, ökologischer Fussabdruck, Exergie
- einfache Modelle und Fallbeispiele aus der Praxis
Lecture notesSkript und Übungsunterlagen werden elektronisch verteilt.
LiteratureCatalogue data (Literature): Link
Prerequisites / NoticeDie Lehrveranstaltung ist aufgeteilt in Vorlesungsstunden und Übungsstunden.
102-0474-00LIntroduction to Water Resources Management Information Restricted registration - show details O6 credits4G + 1PR. Stocker, S. Fatichi
AbstractThe course offers an introduction to the basics of water resources analysis and management covering the topics of water demand vs availability, water exploitation and reservoir design, aquatic physics, water quality and pollution, water conservation and remediation in rivers, lakes and aquifers, sustainable water use. The course will be complemented by a few guest lectures.
ObjectiveIntroduction to the basics of water resources management based on physical and chemical processes; principle of sustainability
ContentIntroduction: Overview water cycle, terms, global water situation, demand-supply, role of water management, sustainability, and Integrated Water Resources Management
General concepts of water resources management.
Estimation of water resources demand, hydrological deficit
Introduction to Time Series Analysis and Stochastic Modelling,
Linear Stochastic Models, Thomas-Fiering model
Droughts: Definition, Identification, quantitative analysis, water abstraction, impact, mitigation.
Run of river water abstraction.
Reservoir design (Rippl, Probability), Simulation, Reservoir reliability (Moran's method)
Aquatic physics: Flow phenomena in river, lake, estuary, groundwater, time constants, tracer transport, environmental tracers
River and basin morphology and interaction with infrastructure
River restoration: Alpenrhein case study
Water quality: Pollutants and effects, standards, water quality classification, water chemistry, BOD-DO model, Streeter Phelps Model eutrophication of lakes, nitrate problem
Water resources protection and remediation: rivers, lakes, and groundwater
Lecture notesHandouts on homepage
Examination Block 3
The remaining courses of examination block 3 will be offered in autum semester.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
102-0325-00LWaste ManagementO4 credits3GC. Leitzinger, L. S. Morf
AbstractIntroduction into the problems of waste handling with the goal to get the ability of seeing and improving the influence of commodities and products with there packaging to the environment - as they are becoming waste. Knowing the different mechanical and chemical processes, which are applicable in the field of waste management.
Objective*To reconstruct the historical development of the waste problems (C2)
*To know the problems of a modern waste management (C4)
*To see and to improve the influence of commodities and products to the environment (C5)
*To recognize waste and his components as raw material and resources and to get the know how for a correct handling (C6)
*To know the different mechanical and chemical processes, which are applicable in the field of waste management (C6)
ContentThis lecture gives a comprehensive overview of the different waste-types and waste handling possibilities:
*Waste composition as a mirror of the human evolution
*Waste definition (formation, amount, energy content, waste composition)
*Several recycling possibilities and processes
*Thermal waste treatment (electricity/district heat as products), including off-gas cleaning and incineration residue handling with regards to the final residue storage in a landfill and the problems which have to be solved there
*Special fields like biological waste handling (composting, fermentation), handling of special wastes and municipal sewage sludge treatment
*Economical aspects
Lecture notesSiehe englische Ausgabe
Literaturesee bibliographie in the script
Prerequisites / Noticebasic of chemical processes has to be known
Additional Compulsory Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
102-0524-00LLaboratory Course in Environmental Engineering I Restricted registration - show details O7 credits4PD. Braun, L. Biolley, P. M. Kienzler, L. von Känel
AbstractA practical introduction to important measurement methods for environmental engineers. Results of the measurements are compared to models and deviations are quantified with statistical methods.
ObjectiveA practical introduction to important measurement methods for environmental engineers. Results of the measurements are compared to models and deviations are quantified with statistical methods.
ContentEs werden Experimente zu den folgenden Themen durchgeführt:
- Chemische Analysen in der Abwasserbehandlung
- Koagulation und Flockung
- Fraktionierung von Korngemischen
- Alkalinität und Wasserhärte
- Strömung in porösen Medien (Darcy Gesetz)
- Stofftransport in porösen Medien

Die folgenden analytischen Methoden werden dabei eingesetzt:
- UV/VIS-Spektroskopie
- Leitfähigkeitsmessungen
- Messen mit ionensensitiven Elektroden
- Ionenchromatographie
- Atomabsorptionsspektroskopie
Lecture notesUnterlagen werden abgegeben.
102-0516-01LEnvironmental Impact AssessmentO3 credits2GA. Grêt-Regamey, G. Nussbaumer
AbstractFocus of the course are the method, the process and content of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as well as the legal bases and methods for compiling an environmental impact study (EIS).
Using examples, a comprehensive view of the EIA is made possible by means of excursions.
In the frame of a project the process of am EIA will be workt out by the students.
Objective- Understanding the context of spatial planning and environmental protection
- Ability to use central planning instruments and procedures for assessing the environmental impacts and risks of projects
- Ability to apply quantitative methods to assess the environmental impacts and risks of projects
- Knowledge about the process and content of an EIA
- a capacity for critical review of environmental impact assessments
Content- Nominal and functional environmental protection in Switzerland
- Instruments of environmental protection
- Need for coordination between environmental protection and spatial planning
- Environmental Protection and environmental impact assessment
- Legal basis of the EIA
- Procedure of EIA
- Content of the EIA
- Application of the impact analysis
- Monitoring and Controlling
- View regarding the strategic environmental assessment (SEA)
- Excursions projects obligated under the EEA
Lecture notesNo script. The documents for the lecture can be found for download on the homepage of the Chair of Planning of Landscape and Urban Systems.
Literature- Bundesamt für Umwelt 2009: UVP-Handbuch. Richtlinie des Bundes
für die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung. Umwelt-Vollzug Nr. 0923,
Bern. 156 S.
- Leitfäden zur UVP (werden in der Vorlesung bekannt gegben)
6. Semester
Compulsory Courses 6. Semester
Examination Block 4
In place of the German course 851-0705-00 Umweltrecht students can take the French course 851-0712-00 Introduction au Droit public.
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
851-0705-01LEnvironmental Law: Conceptions and FieldsW3 credits2VC. Jäger, A. Bühler
AbstractOverview of Swiss Environmental Law. Rules and regulations, system and fields of Environmental Law with its principles and instruments, interrelations e.g. with construction and zoning law. Immission control (protection against noise, air pollution), clilmate protection, conservation of water, forest, nature and landscape, regulations on waste and contaminated sites.
Case studies.
ObjectiveBasic understanding of scope and function of Environmental Law. Basic knowledge of legal instruments and of interrelations between Environmental Law and other fields of the law such as planning and zoning law. The students will be able to comprehend all sides of a question and to develop a possible solution of the problem (practical training on case studies).
ContentDie Vorlesung gliedert sich in einzelne Teile und umfasst hauptsächlich folgende Themen: Grundkonzept des schweizerischen Umweltrechts; Rechtsquellen; Grundprinzipien; Instrumente und verfahrensrechtliche Aspekte (v.a. Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung); Querbezüge zum Raumplanungsrecht; Immissionsschutz; Übersicht über einzelne Rechtsgebiete wie Klimaschutz, Gewässerschutz, Natur- und Landschaftsschutz, Wald, Behandlung von Abfällen. Diskussion von konkreten Fällen. Vorgesehen sind zudem zwei Gastreferate von externen Experten.
Lecture notesChristoph Jäger/Andreas Bühler, Schweizerisches Umweltrecht, Stämpfli-Skripten, Bern 2016 (erscheint im Frühjahr 2016)
Prerequisites / NoticeVorausgesetzt werden allgemeine Kenntnisse des Rechts (z.B. Besuch der Vorlesungen «Rechtslehre GZ» im Frühjahrssemester oder «Grundzüge der Rechts» im Herbstsemester)
851-0712-00LIntroduction to Public Law (French)W2 credits2VY. Nicole
AbstractThe course Public Law focuses on the fundamental concepts of constitutional law and constitutional and statutory principles of administrative law. The course also touches upon selected topics of administrative law, including the legal regulation of land use, zoning and planning, and construction law.
ObjectiveEnseignement des principes du droit, en particulier du droit privé et du droit public. Introduction au droit.
ContentLe cours de droit civil porte notamment sur le droit des obligations (droit des contrats et responsabilité civile) et sur les droits réels (propriété, gages et servitudes).De plus, il est donné un bref aperçu du droit de la procédure et de l’exécution forcée. Le cours de droit public traite du droit constitutionnel et du droit administratif, avec un accent particulier sur le droit des constructions et de l’aménagement du territoire, ainsi que sur le droit de l’environnement.
LiteratureEditions officielles des lois fédérales, en langue française ou italienne, disponibles auprès de la plupart des librairies.

Sont indispensables:
- en hiver: le Code civil et le Code des obligations;
- en été: la Constitution fédérale et la loi fédérale sur l’aménagement du territoire ainsi que la loi fédérale sur la protection de l’environnement.

Sont conseillés:
- Nef, Urs Ch.: Le droit des obligations à l'usage des ingénieurs et des architectes, trad. Bovay, J., éd. Payot, Lausanne 1992
- Scyboz, G. et. Gilliéron, P.-R., éd.: Edition annotée du Code civil et du Code des obligations, Payot, Lausanne 1999
- Boillod, J.-P.: Manuel de droit, éd Slatkine, Genève 1999
- Biasio, G./Foglia, A.: Introduzione ai codici di diritto privato svizzero, ed. Giappichelli, Torino 1999
Prerequisites / NoticeLe cours de droit civil et le cours de droit public sont l'équivalent des cours "Rechtslehre" et "Baurecht" en langue allemande et des exercices y relatifs.

Les examens peuvent se faire en français ou en italien. Le candidat qui désire être interrogé en langue italienne le précisera lors de l'inscription et avertira les examina-teurs par écrit un mois au plus tard avant l'examen.
Additional Compulsory Courses
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
102-0526-01LLaboratory Course in Environmental Engineering II Restricted registration - show details O7 credits4PD. Braun, A. Frömelt, H. P. Füchslin, S. Rubli, B. Schäppi, P. Weber
AbstractCharacterisation of relevant processes and systems for the environment with experimental methods: incineration plants, activated sludge reactors, hydraulic systems, evapotranspiration, disinfection of drinking water.
ObjectiveCharacterisation of relevant processes and systems for the environment with experimental methods: incineration plants, activated sludge reactors, hydraulic systems, evapotranspiration, disinfection of drinking water.
ContentEs werden Experimente zu den folgenden Gebieten durchgeführt:
- Hydromechanische Experimente und Strömungsmesstechnik
- Sauerstoffeintrag und Sauerstoffzehrung in Belebtschlammreaktoren
- Erhebung und Analyse von hydrologischen Daten, Berechnung der Evapotranspiration.
- Mikrobiologische Untersuchung und Desinfektion von Trinkwasser
- Einfache Stoffflussanalyse von einer Holzverbrennungsanlage
Lecture notesUnterlagen werden abgegeben.
Elective Blocks
Elective Block: Environmental Planning
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
101-0414-00LTransport Planning (Transportation I) Information W3 credits2GK. W. Axhausen
AbstractThe lecture course discusses the basic concepts, approaches and methods of transport planning in both their theoretical and practical contexts.
ObjectiveThe course introduces the basic theories and methods of transport planning.
ContentBasic theoretical links between transport, space and economic development; basic terminology; measurement and observation of travel behaviour; methods of the four stage approach; cost-benefit analysis.
LiteratureOrtuzar, J. de D. and L. Willumsen (2011) Modelling Transport, Wiley, Chichester.
103-0357-00LEnvironmental PlanningW3 credits2GG. Nussbaumer, S.‑E. Rabe
AbstractThe lecture covers tools, methods and procedures of
Landscape and Environmental Planning developed. By means of field trips their implementation will be illustrated.
ObjectiveKnowledge of the various instruments and possibilities for the practical implementation of environmental planning.
Knowledge of the complex interactions of the instruments.
Content- forest planning
- inventories
- Intervention and compensation
- ecological network
- agricultural policy
- landscape development concepts (LEK)
- parks
- swiss concept of landscape
- riverine zone
- natural hazards
- field trips
Lecture notes- lecture notes concerning the instruments
- Handouts
- Copies of selected literature

Download: Link
Elective Block: Soil Protection
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
701-0524-00LSoil BiologyW3 credits2VO. Daniel, B. W. Frey
AbstractBasic knowledge on biological structures and functions in soil. Knowledge on biological interactions, nutrient cycles and energy fluxes.
ObjectiveBasic knowledge on biological structures and functions in soil. Discussion of biological interactions, nutrient cycles and energy fluxes in the subsurface.
ContentStruktur des Biotops Boden: Chemische, physikalische und biologische Faktoren Kopplung Boden-Wasser-Luft. Struktur der Biozönosen im Boden. Interaktionen Bodenfauna-Umwelt und Bodenmikroorganismen-Umwelt. Stoffkreisläufe und biologisch katalysierte Prozesse im Boden. Evaluation von bodenbiologischen Methoden.
Lecture notesHandouts and student assignments will be distributed during the course.
LiteratureNo specific books required. Some recommendations will be given in the course
Prerequisites / NoticeVoraussetzungen: Grundlagen der Bodenphysik, Bodenchemie, Zoologie und Mikrobiologie.
701-0518-00LSoil Protection and Land UseW3 credits2GR. Schulin
AbstractSoil protection and land use
ObjectiveTo know and understand the goals, problems, boundary conditions, concepts and practical approaches of soil protection as part of sustainable land use
ContentIntroduction into problems, philosophy and action fields of soil protection as part of sustainable land use; soil functions, soil quality and forms of impacts on soil; soil erosion; impacts on organic soils due to changes in soil water regime and aeration; soil amendment with biochar; soil compaction; soil salinization; soil contamination by toxic substances; remediation of polluted soil; soil protection by planning and legislation
Lecture notesHandouts will be distributed.
Elective Block: Civil Engineering
NumberTitleTypeECTSHoursLecturers
101-0206-00LHydraulic EngineeringW5 credits4GH. Fuchs, L. Schmocker, V. Weitbrecht
AbstractHydraulic systems, schemes and structures (e.g. dams, intakes, conduits, pipes, open channels, weirs, powerhouses, locks), fundamentals in river engineering and natural hazards
ObjectiveKnowledge of hydraulic systems and their main hydraulic components and structures; competence in planning and design of hydraulic structures with regard to serviceability, reliability and cost-effectiveness
ContentHydraulic systems: High-head storage power plants and low-head run-of-river power plants.
Economic aspects: cash value, net present value.
Weirs: weir and gate types, hydraulic design.
Intakes: intake types, desilting facilities and sand traps.
Channels: design, open and closed channels.
Closed conduits: linings, hydraulic design of pressure tunnels and shafts.
Dams and reservoirs: dam types, appurtenant structures
River engineering: flow computation, sediment transport, engineering and environmental measures.
Natural hazards: types, basics of countermeasures
Inland navigation: channels and locks.
Exercises in written form, exercises in hydraulic and computer laboratory.
Field trip.
Lecture notesComprehensive script "Hydraulic structures" in German.
Literatureliterature references are given at the end of each chapter of the script. Recommended books: see course description in German
Prerequisites / Noticestrongly recommended: basic knowledge in hydraulics (fluid mechanics)
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