Free-Surface Hydraulics

The EU draws on fundamental principles of physics (conservation of mass, energy, and momentum) to address issues related to river hydraulics (flood management, habitats, ecological continuity) and water transport networks (irrigation, drainage, and wastewater treatment).
The coursework relies heavily on experiments conducted at Supagro’s hydraulic testing facility, where students study uniform flow, flow through control structures, and transitional flow regimes. The analysis of these processes requires students to apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during the module, as well as problem-solving tools, to diagnose real-world situations. 

1) Understand the main processes that determine free-surface flow conditions (in rivers or irrigation systems);
2) Understand the main relationships used to quantify these processes;
3) Be able to conduct an analysis of a real-world situation.

Required prerequisites*:

Fundamentals of Physics

Recommended prerequisites*:

Online resources available at http://hydraulique.g-eau.net / :
○ Hydraulics course material, including tables of values and application problems
○ Online calculators for hydraulics (hydraulic structures, water lines, head losses, etc.)

Assessment:

Exam: 60%

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final exam, oral presentations of lab reports

Hydraulics, physics, surface roughness, fluid mechanics