Information
| Unit | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
| CIVIL ENGINEERING PR. | |
| Code | IMP430 |
| Name | Dam Design |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 8. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 0-2 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 1 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÇAĞATAY |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. HATİCE ÇAĞATAY
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Determination of dam storage .
Course Content
Determination of dam storage capacities
Course Precondition
Water Rrsources lecture
Resources
Lecture notes
Notes
Design of small dams U. S. Government Printing
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Purposes of dam construction and classification of dams. |
| LO02 | Parts of dam reservoir, determination of dead volume, active volume and flood storage. |
| LO03 | Determination of flood volume with flood routing |
| LO04 | Design of spillway hydraulic profile |
| LO05 | Determination of energy dissipiaton pool |
| LO06 | Determination of dam height |
| LO07 | Seepage analysis in earth-fill dam |
| LO08 | Stability analysis in earth-fill dam |
| LO09 | Drawing of dam cross-section |
| LO10 | Determination of arch dam cross-section |
| LO11 | Determination of plan view of dam reservoir on the map. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Sufficient knowledge in mathematics, science, and discipline-specific topics in Civil Engineering; the ability to use theoretical and applied knowledge in these fields to solve complex engineering problems.” | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex Civil Engineering problems; and the ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.” | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to design a complex system, process, device, or product to meet specified requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; and the ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.” | |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Civil Engineering applications; and the ability to use information technologies effectively.” | |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, and analyze and interpret results for the investigation of complex Civil Engineering problems or discipline-specific research topics.” | |
| PLO06 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to work effectively in intra-disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; and the ability to work independently.” | |
| PLO07 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “The ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form; proficiency in at least one foreign language; the ability to write effective reports and understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, deliver effective presentations, and give and receive clear and understandable instructions.” | 3 |
| PLO08 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; the ability to access information, follow developments in science and technology, and continuously improve oneself.” | 3 |
| PLO09 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Acting in accordance with ethical principles, having professional and ethical responsibility, and having knowledge of the standards used in engineering practices.” | |
| PLO10 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Knowledge of business-life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; and knowledge about sustainable development.” | 4 |
| PLO11 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | “Knowledge of the universal and social impacts of Civil Engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, as well as the contemporary issues reflected in the field of engineering; and awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.” |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purposes of dam construction and classification of dams. | Water resources lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Parts of dam reservoir | water resources lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Determination of dead volume | sediment transport | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Effective volume determination methods | Excel software | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Determination of effective volume | Excel software | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Determination of flood volume with flood routing | Advanced Hydrology lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Determination of freeboard | water resources lecture | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Ödev |
| 9 | Design of spillway hydraulic profile | Autocad software | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Determination of energy dissipiaton pool | Hydromechanic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Determination of dam height | previous computation | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Seepage analysis in earth-fill dam | soil mechanic review | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Stability analysis in earth-fill dam | Soil mechanic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Drawing of dam cross-section | Autocad software | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 15 | Determination of arch dam cross-section | Autocad software | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Alıştırma ve Uygulama |
| 16 | Term Exams | previous Lectures | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
| 17 | Term Exams | Lecture notes | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Proje / Tasarım |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 118 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,72 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||