IMS404 Design of dams

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Unit FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING PR.
Code IMS404
Name Design of dams
Term 2020-2021 Academic Year
Semester 8. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Label E Elective
Mode of study Uzaktan Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÇAĞATAY
Course Instructor
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.


Course Goal / Objective

Design of reservoir capacity.

Course Content

Types and purpose of dams. Hydraulic design of dams. Determination of reservoir capacity and dam height.

Course Precondition

Resources

Notes



Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Types and purpose of dams
LO02 Zones of storage in a reservoir
LO03 Calculations of dead storage
LO04 Determination of monthly, annual supply and demand
LO05 Calculations of active storage..
LO06 Flood routing and determination of flood control storage.
LO07 Calculation of freeboard and dam height.
LO08 Design of spillways
LO09 Drawing of the spillway profile
LO10 Design of stilling basin
LO11 Slope stability analysis on earthfill dams
LO12 Determination of cross-section on arch dams
LO13 Scaled drawings of dam cross-section
LO14 Scaled drawings of dam plan view on topographic map.
LO15 General overview


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 - Has the basic knowledge of math, science and civil engineering 5
PLO02 - Has a good commman of basic concepts, theories and principles in civil engineering. 5
PLO03 - 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 4
PLO04 - 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. 4
PLO05 - Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice 4
PLO06 - Designs and carries out experiments in the fields of civil engineering, and interprets the results and the data obtained from the experiments 3
PLO07 - Gains the abiltiy to work effectively as a member in interdisciplinary teams 5
PLO08 - Identifies proper sources of information and databases, reaches them and uses them efficiently. 5
PLO09 - Follows the advancements in science and technology being aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously improves her/himself. 4
PLO10 - Uses the computers and information technologies related with civil engineering actively. 5
PLO11 - Gains the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 5
PLO12 - Communicates using technical drawing 3
PLO13 - Constantly improves her/himself by identifying the training needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields. 3
PLO14 - Continuously improves her/himself by defining necessities in learning in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas besides the occupational requirements. 4
PLO15 - Has an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation subjects, and is knowledgeable of contemporary issues. 4
PLO16 - Has an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility 5
PLO17 - Has the required knowledge in project management, workplace practices, employee health, environmental and occupational safety; and the legal implications of engineering applications. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Types and purpose of dams Water resources-2
2 Zones of storage in a reservoir Water resources-2 course
3 Calculations of dead storage Water resources-2 course
4 Calculations of active storage.. Water resources-2 course
5 Flood routing and determination of flood control storage. Advanced Hydrology course
6 Calculation of freeboard and dam height. Water resources-2 course
7 Design of spillways Water resources-2 course
8 Mid-Term Exam First 7 sections
9 Drawing of the spillway profile Water resources-2 course
10 Design of stilling basin Water resources-2 course
11 Slope stability analysis on earthfill dams Water resources-2 course
12 Determination of cross-section on arch dams Water resources-2 course
13 Scaled drawings of dam cross-section Autocad program
14 Scaled drawings of dam plan view on topographic map. Water resources-2 course
15 General overview All subjects
16 Term Exams All subjects
17 Term Exams All subjects


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS

Update Time: 09.05.2025 01:42