Syllabus of University of Pune M.E Civil (Hydraulic Engineering) Semester I -DAM ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF PUNE
M.E. (CIVIL) (HYDRAULIC ENGINEERING)
SEMESTER I
Subject Code 501304
ELECTIVE - I
DAM ENGINEERING
Teaching Scheme : Examination Scheme:
Lectures : 3 Hrs./Week Theory Paper : 100 Marks
Credits : 3

1. Gravity Dams :
Forces acting on the gravity dams earthquake force-pseudostatics and dynamic
response approach, load classifications, stability analysis, distribution of shear and normal stresses, principle stresses, Stress concentration around openings, foundation treatments. Design of concrete dam. Reservior operation.

2. Arch Dams :
General concepts of trail load theory, elasticshell methods, thik cylinder theory.

3. Earth Dam :
Seepage through dam and its foundations, stability analysis for sudden drowdown
condition, steady seepage condition, end of constructions, seismic effects, pore
pressures, protection of upstream and downstream slopes.

4. Rockfill Dams :
Relevent rockfill characteristics, general design principal method of construction and compaction.

5. Buttress Dam : Concepts and Design.

6. Spillways :
Determination of capacity, types of spillways e.g. ogee, siphon, chute, side shaft. Their hydraulic design, creast profile, energy dissipater and divide walls.

7. Spillway Gates :
Vibration, types of gates-trainer, durm, vertical lift and automatic gates.

Reference Books
1. Concrete Dams – R.S. Varsheny
2. Irrigation Water Resources & Water Power Engineering P.N. Modi
3. Earth Dams – J.L. Sherard.

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