Learning objectives
Transferring the know-how for planning and checking of hydraulic systems and of fluvial systems. Transferring the know-how for further application in maritime structures planning.
Prerequisites
Differential analysis, Geometry, Rational Mechanics, Physics.
Course unit content
Non stationary flows. Economical planning of pipelines. Pumping systems. Syphons. Mass oscillations. Hydraulic hammers. Air tank for controlling water hammer. Lateral discharge. Gradually varied flows. Sediment transport. Morphodynamics. Helmoltz decomposition of vectorial fields. Gravity waves: linear theory and finite amplitude theory. Energy propagation in gravity waves. Shoaling, Refraction, Diffraction. Seiches in horbours. Breaking waves.
Full programme
Non stationary flows. Economical planning of pipelines. Pumping systems. Syphons. Mass oscillations. Hydraulic hammers. Air tank for controlling water hammer. Lateral discharge. Gradually varied flows. Sediment transport. Morphodynamics. Helmoltz decomposition of vectorial fields. Gravity waves: linear theory and finite amplitude theory. Energy propagation in gravity waves. Shoaling, Refraction, Diffraction. Seiches in horbours. Breaking waves.
Bibliography
• Citrini, D. e Noseda, G., 1982. Idraulica. Casa Ed. Ambrosiana, Milano, pp x +468.
• Marchi, E. e Rubatta, A., 1981. Meccanica dei fluidi, UTET, Torino, pp xvi+800, ISBN 88 02 03659 4
• Longo, S., 2011. Appunti di Idraulica Marittima,Parte I: La teoria delle onde. ISBN 978-88-64450-18-6, III+146 pp.
• Longo, S. e Tanda, M.G., 2009. Esercizi di Idraulica e di Meccanica dei Fluidi. Springer & Verlag Italia, Collana
UNITEXT Ingegneria, ISBN 978-88-470-1347-6, V+386 pp.
• Alfonsi, G. e Orsi, E., 1984. Problemi di Idraulica e Meccanica dei fluidi. Casa Ed. Ambrosiana, Milano, pp 507,
ISBN 88 408 0735 7
• Ghetti, A., 1996. Idraulica. Edizioni Libreria Cortina, Padova, pp xi+566, ISBN 88 7784 052 8
• Longo, S., Appunti sul colpo d’ariete.
Teaching methods
Lessons and numerical exercitations. Video and interactive apps.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exams first, then oral exams. Both are compulsory.
Other information
Lectures attendance is highly recommended.
