IMP430 Dam Design

5 ECTS - 0-2 Duration (T+A)- 8. Semester- 1 National Credit

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

Update Time: 09.05.2025 01:42