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This module is designed to introduce students to the concept and design of hydraulic structures. Latter being anything whether fully submerged or partially submerged, that can be used to control water flow velocities, directions and depths, the elevation and slope of the stream bed. This module introduces to them the general configuration of waterways including their stability and maintenance characteristics. A weir, for example, is a type of hydraulic structure that can be used to pool water for irrigation, establish control of the bed (grade control) or, as a new innovative technique, to divert flow away from eroding banks or into diversion channels for flood control. The shape, size and other features of a hydraulic structure can vary widely for different projects, depending upon their functions. Hydraulic design procedures must govern the final design of all structures. This module will introduce the students to understand the basic principles of river engineering, and design of diversion works and cross-drainage and drop structures.
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