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Mantenance and Management of Hydraulic Works in Urban Areas
93372

Description
Objectives 
The aim of the course is to provide the knowledge and skills for the design, management and maintenance of water systems for hydraulic protection in urban areas along with the application of optimal rehabilitation strategies for extant infrastructure. The course comprises theory and practical exercises, supported by the application of relevant computer software tools. 

Course program 
  • Water works design phases; 
  • problem solving in building site; 
  • Technical Laws for public works; 
  • Analysis of flow in water distribution networks; 
  • Epanet software application; 
  • leak detection in water distribution systems; 
  • water distribution systems management/design optimization methods; 
  • rehabilitation methods for hydraulic networks; 
  • cost/reliability analysis; 
  • Sewer Systems; 
  • SWMM software application; 
  • Pumping stations; 
  • water hammer attenuation organs; 
  • optimal irrigation techniques. 

ECTS credits
9

Teaching Language
English/italiano

Exam Language
English/italiano

Support Materials Language
italiano/English

Basic Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to formulate solutions to practical Civil Engineering problems using multidisciplinary approaches. 
    (F12_G3 - Basic learning outcome G3 (related to final LO F12) - CEB - Ability to formulate solutions to practical Civil Engineering problems using multidisciplinary approaches. )
  • Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.
    (F2_B3 - Basic learning outcome B3 (related to final LO F2) - CEB - Ability to basic use of computer programs, operating systems, data sets and computer languages applicable for Civil Engineering purposes.)
  • Ability to apply engineering management and law, such as institutional and legal framework of the civil engineering industry, business organisation and management. 
    (F4_B6 - Basic learning outcome B6 (related to final LO F4) - CEB - Ability to apply engineering management and law, such as institutional and legal framework of the civil engineering industry, business organisation and management. )
  • Ability to identifythe basic concepts of water supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and maintenance. 
    (F5_H4 - Basic learning outcome H4 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to identifythe basic concepts of water supply and sanitation systems, as well as their sizing, construction and maintenance. )
  • Ability to demonstrate the fundamental principles, technical aspects and design of piping systems, pipe flow and open channel flow. 
    (F5_C7 - Basic learning outcome C7 (related to final LO F5) - CEB - Ability to demonstrate the fundamental principles, technical aspects and design of piping systems, pipe flow and open channel flow. )

Final Learning Outcomes
  • Ability to apply ENGINEERING ECONOMICS PRACTICES 
    (F4 - CEB - Ability to apply ENGINEERING ECONOMICS PRACTICES )
  • Ability to apply WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PRACTICES 
    (F5 - CEB - Ability to apply WATER AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING PRACTICES )

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