Course Details

Physical modelling in water management

Academic Year 2024/25

DRB026 course is part of 4 study plans

​ DKA-V Winter Semester 2nd year

​ DPA-V Winter Semester 2nd year

​ DKC-V Winter Semester 2nd year

​ DPC-V Winter Semester 2nd year

The course present theory, methods and tools of physical modelling research in connection to needs of mathematical model of hydrodynamic phenomenons. Examples of selected complicated flow structures at particular sites. Types of hydrodynamic models on different testing cycles, overview of applied measuring and evaluation techniques.

Credits

8 credits

Language of instruction

Czech

Semester

winter

Course Guarantor

doc. Ing. Zbyněk Zachoval, Ph.D.

Institute

Institute of Water Structures

Forms and criteria of assessment

examination

Entry Knowledge

Mathematics, physics, special courses of water management specialization.

Aims

Students gain knowledge of theory of hydrodynamic phenomenons modelling including possible reduction of similitude scale. Overview of application of modern measuring techniques including contactless methods (laser, ultrasonic) for identification of flow structure. The measuring technology will be introduced to students in laboartory.

Offered to foreign students

Not to offer

Course on BUT site

https://www.vut.cz/en/students/courses/detail/284505

Lecture

13 weeks, 3 hours/week, elective

Syllabus

  • 1. Theory of similitude of hydrodynamic phenomenon.
  • 2. Hydraulic research methods, types of cycles.
  • 3.–4. Measuring and evaluation devices.
  • 5.–6. Modelling research of pressure systems.
  • 7.–8. Modelling research of river courses.
  • 8.–10. Modelling research of operational structures of dams.
  • 11.–12. Research on unsteady processes, rotating and moving environment.
  • 13. Measuring in sites.